Posted: | March 14, 2013 03:28 PM |
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From: | Representative Thomas P. Murt |
To: | All House members |
Subject: | Drug Trafficking Offenses - Prior HB 1562 |
I am planning to re-introduce legislation (prior HB 1562) which will amend the Crimes Code provisions by increasing the mandatory sentences for first and subsequent drug trafficking offenses. The trafficking of illegal drugs is a complex threat which imperils our communities in a variety of ways. The presence of illegal drugs in our communities jeopardizes the health, safety, and welfare of all citizens. The infiltration of illegal drugs is not just a problem in our major cities, it transcends every social, ethnic and economic demographic in our society. It provides crime syndicates with profits and fuels a multitude of other crimes such as robbery, murder, money laundering, racketeering, gambling and prostitution. I plan on re-introducing legislation increasing the mandatory minimum sentences for drug trafficking offenses involving significant amounts of cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin. If you have any questions regarding this legislation, please contact Bonnie Book at bbook@pahousegop.com or 787-6886. |
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Introduced as HB1105