34 USC 12521 – Increased penalties for drug-dealing in “drug-free” zones
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Pursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, the United States Sentencing Commission shall amend its sentencing guidelines to provide an appropriate enhancement for a defendant convicted of violating section 860 of title 21.
Terms Used In 34 USC 12521
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Sentencing guidelines: A set of rules and principles established by the United States Sentencing Commission that trial judges use to determine the sentence for a convicted defendant. Source: U.S. Courts