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2001 SESSION

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HB 2356 Modification of sentencing guidelines for methamphetamine.

Introduced by: Glenn M. Weatherholtz | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Modification of sentencing guidelines for methamphetamine. Requires the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission to develop discretionary felony sentencing guidelines for methamphetamine-related convictions and to assess the quantity of methamphetamine seized in such cases with regard to recently amended provisions of subsection H of § 18.2-248. The assessment must be completed by December 1, 2001. This bill is identical to SB 1178 (Potts).

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Modification of sentencing guidelines for methamphetamine. Requires that, for any substance that contains any quantity of methamphetamine, including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers, the discretionary sentencing guidelines shall be reviewed by the Sentencing Commission.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Modification of sentencing guidelines for methamphetamine. Provides that for any conviction under Article 1 (§ 18.2-247 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 involving any substance that contains any quantity of methamphetamine, including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers, the discretionary sentencing guidelines applicable to cocaine shall be used.