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CA SB1323
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds fentanyl to existing controlled substance weight-based sentencing enhancements, subjecting fentanyl trafficking convictions to additional prison terms of 3-25 years depending on quantity (exceeding 1, 4, 10, 20, 40, or 80 kilograms respectively).
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Makes fentanyl subject to the same conspiracy enhancement rules as heroin and cocaine, requiring substantial involvement in planning, direction, execution, or financing to impose additional terms.
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Increases maximum fines for fentanyl trafficking convictions to $1 million, $4 million, and $8 million depending on which sentencing enhancement tier applies.
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Applies weight-based enhancements only when the amount is charged in the accusatory pleading and admitted or found true by the trier of fact.
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Allows courts discretion to strike additional punishments for enhancements if circumstances in mitigation exist.
Legislative Description
Controlled substances: fentanyl.
Last Action
From Assembly without further action.
11/30/2016