Bill > SB966

This bill amends existing law regarding sentence enhancements for controlled substance offenses by limiting the circumstances under which these enhancements can be applied. Previously, a person convicted of certain controlled substance crimes, including possession for sale and purchase for sale of opiates and hallucinogenic substances, would receive an additional three-year sentence for each prior conviction of specified controlled substance crimes. This bill significantly narrows that provision, meaning the three-year sentence enhancement will now only apply based on prior convictions for manufacturing controlled substances through chemical extraction or synthesis, or for using a minor in the commission of offenses involving specified controlled substances. The bill also clarifies that these enhancements apply to prior convictions of conspiracy to commit these specific offenses.