Lt. Gov. Patrick Proposes Minimum Ten-Year Sentence For Using Gun In Crime

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Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is proposing a minimum ten-year prison sentence for anybody convicted of a crime while using a gun. Patrick promised in a campaign ad this week that he'll pass legislation in next year's session to add the mandatory sentence. So far the proposal is one line in a campaign ad, with details yet to be worked out.


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