New Jersey S1551 lowers the threshold quantities for heroin offenses, increasing penalties for manufacturing, distributing, and dispensing heroin.
New Jersey S1551 revises the threshold amounts for first, second, and third degree crimes related to manufacturing, distributing, and dispensing heroin. The bill lowers the threshold for a first degree offense from five ounces to 2.5 ounces of heroin, for a second degree offense from one-half ounce to 0.17 ounces, and for a third degree offense from less than one-half ounce to less than 0.17 ounces. This change increases penalties for these heroin offenses, aligning with recommendations from the State Commission of Investigation's 2013 report on prescription pill and heroin abuse.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.