Drug offenses; person convicted of second offense would be a felon if committed in State. (HB2362)

Introduced By

Del. Todd Gilbert (R-Woodstock)

Description

Drug offenses; prior convictions. Specifies that prior out-of-state convictions for substantially similar offenses count as prior offenses for the purpose of enhancing punishment for possession of marijuana and for manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance or an imitation controlled substance. Amends § 18.2-248 (“Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance or an imitation controlled substance prohibited; penalties.”), § 18.2-250.1 (“Possession of marijuana unlawful.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

1 vote