Bill > H0481

This bill allows for the reduction of mandatory minimum sentences for controlled substance offenses by up to a specified percentage, provided the offender meets certain criteria. Specifically, the court can reduce the sentence to no less than one-third of the prescribed sentence if the offender has no prior convictions for trafficking or violent crimes, did not engage in a continuing criminal enterprise, did not use or threaten violence or a weapon, and the offense did not result in death or serious injury. The bill aims to provide more discretion to the court in sentencing for certain controlled substance offenses.