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| Gov. signs violent offender DNA law |
| By WNEM.com |
| Published: 12/29/2008 |
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MICHIGAN - Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm has signed legislation that amends the Michigan Penal Code and requires an individual to provide samples for DNA profiling upon arrest for a “violent felony.” “Protecting citizens and keeping violent offenders off the streets is a top priority,” said Granholm. “This new law will give law enforcement a big advantage in their fight to keep our streets and neighborhoods safe by using technology to identify individuals who are violent offenders.” Under the new legislation, a person must provide DNA samples upon arrest for a violent felony. The new law defines violent felony to include any of the following: felonious assault; first- or second-degree murder; manslaughter; kidnapping; first-, second-, third-, or fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct; assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct; robbery; and/or armed robbery. Read more. If link has expired, check the website of the article's original news source. |
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