§ 609.486 — Commission of Crime While Wearing or Possessing Bullet-resistant Vest
Plain-Language Summary
Committing or attempting to commit a gross misdemeanor or felony while wearing or possessing a bullet-resistant vest is a separate felony. The penalty is up to five years in prison, a fine up to $10,000, or both. This charge can be added on top of the underlying crime.
609.486 COMMISSION OF CRIME WHILE WEARING OR POSSESSING BULLET-RESISTANT VEST.
A person who commits or attempts to commit a gross misdemeanor or felony while wearing or possessing a bullet-resistant vest is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years or to payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both. Notwithstanding section 609.04, a prosecution for or conviction under this section is not a bar to conviction of or punishment for any other crime committed by the defendant as part of the same conduct.
As used in this section, “bullet-resistant vest” means a bullet-resistant garment that provides ballistic and trauma protection.
History:
History: History:
1990 c 439 s 1