Federal · Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure

18 U.S.C. § 2265A: Repeat offenders

Civil

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This statute provides that the maximum prison sentence for a repeat domestic violence or stalking offense is doubled compared to the standard term otherwise allowed under the chapter.

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The maximum term of imprisonment for a violation of this chapter after a prior domestic violence or stalking offense shall be twice the term otherwise provided under this chapter. under section 2261, 2261A, or 2262 of this chapter; or under State or tribal law for an offense consisting of conduct that would have been an offense under a section referred to in subparagraph (A) if the conduct had occurred within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, or in interstate or foreign commerce; and the term “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.

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