MS HB1194

Amends Section 41-29-139 of Mississippi Code to clarify penalties for drug transfer, possession, and trafficking offenses based on controlled substance type and quantity.

Establishes specific sentencing guidelines for Schedule I-V controlled substances, marijuana, and synthetic cannabinoids, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on drug amount and type.

Defines "trafficking in controlled substances" as possession or transfer of specified minimum quantities (30+ grams of Schedule I/II drugs, 500+ grams of Schedule III/V drugs, or 1+ kilogram of marijuana), carrying mandatory 10-40 year sentences with $5,000-$1,000,000 fines.

Creates "aggravated trafficking" offense for 200+ grams of Schedule I/II controlled substances (excluding marijuana/synthetic cannabinoids), imposing mandatory 25-year minimum to life sentences with $5,000-$1,000,000 fines.

Allows courts discretion to reduce mandatory sentences to no less than 25% of prescribed term when defendant was not a criminal leader, did not use violence/weapons, caused no deaths or serious injury, and justice interests warrant mitigation; effective July 1, 2018.