777.37 Offense variable 7; aggravated physical abuse; “sadism” defined.
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777.37 Offense variable 7; aggravated physical abuse; “sadism” defined.
Sec. 37.
(1)Offense variable 7 is aggravated physical abuse. Score offense variable 7 by determining which of the following apply and by assigning the number of points attributable to the 1 that has the highest number of points:
(a)A victim was treated with sadism, torture, excessive brutality, or similarly egregious conduct designed to substantially increase the fear and anxiety a victim suffered during the offense 50 points
(b)No victim was treated with sadism, torture, excessive brutality, or similarly egregious conduct designed to substantially increase the fear and anxiety a victim suffered during the offense 0 points
(2)Count each person who was placed in danger of injury or loss of life as a victim.
(3)As used in this section, "sadism" means conduct that subjects a victim to extreme or prolonged pain or humiliation and is inflicted to produce suffering or for the offender's gratification.
History: Add. 1998, Act 317 , Eff. Dec. 15, 1998 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 137 , Eff. Apr. 22, 2002 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 137 , Eff. Jan. 5, 2016