§ 609.714 — Crimes Committed in Furtherance of Terrorism
Plain-Language Summary
Crimes committed to further terrorism carry enhanced penalties. A crime committed with intent to terrorize or to influence government policy through intimidation receives a sentence up to 50% longer than the underlying crime.
609.714 CRIMES COMMITTED IN FURTHERANCE OF TERRORISM.
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Subdivision 1.Definition.
As used in this section, a crime is committed to “further terrorism” if the crime is a felony and is a premeditated act involving violence to persons or property that is intended to:
(1) terrorize, intimidate, or coerce a considerable number of members of the public in addition to the direct victims of the act; and
(2) significantly disrupt or interfere with the lawful exercise, operation, or conduct of government, lawful commerce, or the right of lawful assembly. §
Subd. 2.Furtherance of terrorism; crime described; penalty.
A person who commits a felony crime to further terrorism is guilty of a crime. The statutory maximum for the crime is 50 percent longer than the statutory maximum for the underlying crime.
History:
History: History:
2002 c 401 art 1 s 20