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2001 SESSION

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SB 1178 Modification of sentencing guidelines for methamphetamine.

Introduced by: H. Russell Potts, Jr. | 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 HB 2356 (Weatherholtz).

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.