Section 9720.8 - Sentencing for offenses involving domestic violence in the presence of a minor(a) Sentencing enhancement.--The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, in accordance with section 2154 (relating to adoption of guidelines for sentencing), shall provide for a sentence enhancement within its guidelines for an offense under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701 (relating to simple assault) or 2702 (relating to aggravated assault), specifying variations from the range of sentences applicable based on such aggravating circumstances as the assault was committed against a family or household member and the defendant knew the crime was witnessed, either through sight or sound, by a minor who is also a family or household member of the defendant or the victim.(b) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:"Family or household member." The term shall have the same meaning as "family or household members" under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6102 (relating to definitions).
Added by P.L. TBD 2018 No. 157, § 1, eff. 12/24/2018.