Equal Cocaine Sentencing: Eliminating Disparities in Drug Laws
This act aims to equalize penalties for cocaine offenses, removing the distinction between powder and crack cocaine penalties. The bill modifies weight thresholds in the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act. These changes will apply to sentences imposed after the act's enactment, regardless of when the offense was committed.
Key points
Modification of cocaine weight thresholds for sentencing (e.g., striking 5 kilograms and inserting 280 grams; striking 500 grams and inserting 28 grams).
Elimination of provisions that imposed increased penalties for offenses involving cocaine base.
The amendments apply to any sentence imposed after the date of enactment, regardless of the offense date.
Status:
Expired
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