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IN HB1252
Bill
Status
1/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Justin Moed
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AI Summary
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Permits the state to seek habitual drug dealer sentencing if a defendant has two prior unrelated convictions for dealing in cocaine, narcotic drugs, methamphetamine, or schedule I-V controlled substances
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Requires the state to allege habitual drug dealer status on a separate page of the charging instrument, with proof beyond a reasonable doubt at sentencing
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Applies only if the current offense was committed after sentencing for the two prior drug dealing convictions
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Excludes convictions that have been set aside or for which the person has been pardoned from counting as prior convictions
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Mandates an additional fixed term of imprisonment equal to the sentence imposed for the underlying offense when a person is found to be a habitual drug dealer
Legislative Description
Sentencing for habitual drug dealers. Provides that a person who is convicted of dealing certain drugs may be sentenced as a habitual drug dealer if the person has two prior unrelated convictions for dealing certain drugs.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/13/2015