1984 Comprehensive Crime Control Act

The 1984 Comprehensive Crime Control Act was a key law aimed at reducing crime and strengthening criminal justice. It increased penalties for crimes, created new federal crimes, and expanded law enforcement powers. The Act also enhanced the options for sentencing and detention, including the death penalty for certain offenses, and improved procedures for financial crimes, drug offenses, and organized crime. Overall, it aimed to tougher federal responses to crime, promote law enforcement authority, and bolster victim protections, reflecting a national effort to combat rising crime rates in the 1980s.