Pennsylvania HB1508 establishes mandatory minimum sentences for individuals convicted of firearm-related offenses.

Pennsylvania HB1508 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to introduce mandatory minimum sentences for individuals convicted of firearm-related offenses. Specifically, a person convicted of violating 18 Pa.C.S. § 6105, which pertains to persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell, or transfer firearms, will face a mandatory term of imprisonment. For a first conviction under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6105(b), the minimum sentence is at least 11 years. For a second conviction, the minimum sentence is at least 15 years.

Pennsylvania HB1508 establishes mandatory minimum sentences for individuals convicted of firearm-related offenses.

Pennsylvania HB1508 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to introduce mandatory minimum sentences for individuals convicted of firearm-related offenses. Specifically, a person convicted of violating 18 Pa.C.S. § 6105, which pertains to persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell, or transfer firearms, will face a mandatory term of imprisonment. For a first conviction under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6105(b), the minimum sentence is at least 11 years. For a second conviction, the minimum sentence is at least 15 years.