For more information go to http://www.realreformny.org/

 

 What are the Rockefeller Drug Laws?

In 2004 & 2005  watered down reform was passed by the NYS legislature

 

A Guide to Rockefeller Drug Law Reform

http://www.communityalternatives.org/articles/sentencing_chart.html

 

New Sentencing Chart for Drug Offenses Under Rockefeller Drug Law Reform

With the enactment of the Rockefeller Drug Law Reform, there are numerous changes in the laws regarding sentencing. Below is a new sentencing chart for drug offenses. Click here to print a PDF version (68k) with all the information on a one-page table. Use the following list to directly access information on a specific class felony.

Click here to read the legislation.

 

Class A-I First Offense Class A-I Prior Non-Violent Class A-I Prior Violent
Class A-II First Offense Class A-II Prior Non-Violent Class A-II Prior Violent
Class B First Offense Class B Sale Near School Class B Prior Violent
  Class B Prior Non-Violent  
Class C First Offense Class C Prior Non-Violent Class C Prior Violent
Class D First Offense Class D Prior Non-Violent Class D Prior Violent
Class E First Offense Class E Prior Non-Violent Class E Prior Violent

 

Class A-I First Offense

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 8-20
  • Post-Release Supervision: 5
  • Probation Permitted: No
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
  • Y.O. Permitted: No
  • Attempt: A-I
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
  • Shock Permitted: No
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class A-I Prior Non-Violent

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 12-24
  • Post-Release Supervision: 5
  • Probation Permitted: No
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
  • Y.O. Permitted: No
  • Attempt: A-I
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
  • Shock Permitted: No
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class A-I Prior Violent

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 15-30
  • Post-Release Supervision: 5
  • Probation Permitted: No
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
  • Y.O. Permitted: No
  • Attempt: A-I
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
  • Shock Permitted: No
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class A-II First Offense

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 3-10
  • Post-Release Supervision: 5
  • Probation Permitted: Yes/Life1
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
  • Y.O. Permitted: No
  • Attempt: A-II
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
  • Shock Permitted: Yes3
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class A-II Prior Non-Violent

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 6-14
  • Post-Release Supervision: 5
  • Probation Permitted: Yes/Life1
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
  • Y.O. Permitted: No
  • Attempt: A-II
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
  • Shock Permitted: No
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class A-II Prior Violent

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 8-17
  • Post-Release Supervision: 5
  • Probation Permitted: No
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
  • Y.O. Permitted: No
  • Attempt: A-II
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
  • Shock Permitted: No
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class B First Offense

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 1-9
  • Post-Release Supervision: 1-2
  • Probation Permitted: Yes/251
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
  • Y.O. Permitted: Yes
  • Attempt: C
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
  • Shock Permitted: Yes3
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class B Sale Near School

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 2-9
  • Post-Release Supervision: 1-2
  • Probation Permitted: Yes/251
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
  • Y.O. Permitted: Yes
  • Attempt: C
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
  • Shock Permitted: Yes3
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class B Prior Non-Violent

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 3 1/2-12
  • Post-Release Supervision: 1 1/2-3
  • Probation Permitted: Yes/Life1
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
  • Y.O. Permitted: No
  • Attempt: C
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
  • Shock Permitted: No
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class B Prior Violent

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 6-15
  • Post-Release Supervision: 1 1/2-3
  • Probation Permitted: No
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
  • Y.O. Permitted: No
  • Attempt: C
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
  • Shock Permitted: No
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class C First Offense

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 1-5 1/2
  • Post-Release Supervision: 1-2
  • Probation Permitted: Yes/5
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: Yes
  • Y.O. Permitted: Yes
  • Attempt: D
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
  • Shock Permitted: Yes
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class C Prior Non-Violent

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 2-8
  • Post-Release Supervision: 1 1/2-3
  • Probation Permitted: No
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
  • Y.O. Permitted: No
  • Attempt: D
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
  • Shock Permitted: Yes3
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class C Prior Violent

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 3 1/2-9
  • Post-Release Supervision: 1 1/2-3
  • Probation Permitted: No
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
  • Y.O. Permitted: No
  • Attempt: D
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
  • Shock Permitted: No
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class D First Offense

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 1-2 1/2
  • Post-Release Supervision: 1
  • Probation Permitted: Yes/5
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: Yes 1 or less
  • Y.O. Permitted: Yes
  • Attempt: E
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
  • Shock Permitted: Yes
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class D Prior Non-Violent

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 1 1/2-4
  • Post-Release Supervision: 1-2
  • Probation Permitted: No
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
  • Y.O. Permitted: No
  • Attempt: E
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: Yes2
  • Shock Permitted: Yes3
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class D Prior Violent

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 2 1/2-4 1/2
  • Post-Release Supervision: 1-2
  • Probation Permitted: No
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
  • Y.O. Permitted: No
  • Attempt: E
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
  • Shock Permitted: No
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class E First Offense

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 1-1 1/2
  • Post-Release Supervision: 1
  • Probation Permitted: Yes/5
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: Yes 1 or less
  • Y.O. Permitted: Yes
  • Attempt: A misd.
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
  • Shock Permitted: Yes
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class E Prior Non-Violent

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 1 1/2-2
  • Post-Release Supervision: 1-2
  • Probation Permitted: No
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
  • Y.O. Permitted: No
  • Attempt: A misd.
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: Yes
  • Shock Permitted: Yes3
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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Class E Prior Violent

  • Determinate Sentence Term: 2-2 1/2
  • Post-Release Supervision: 1-2
  • Probation Permitted: No
  • Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
  • Y.O. Permitted: No
  • Attempt: A misd.
  • Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
  • Shock Permitted: No
  • CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

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1Requires recommendation of DA and material assistance in prosecution of drug offense.

2Requires consent of DA.

3Cannot have previously served time in state prison. Cannot be convicted for any offense listed in Correction Law §865(1). Only if within 3 years to conditional release.

 


 

LINKS TO OTHER RELATED WEB SITES

 

The Correctional Association
Prison Moratorium Project
No More Prisons
Families Against Mandatory Minimums
Students for a Sensible Drug Policy

Legal Action Center
The Sentencing Project

The November Coalition
Prison Activist Resource Center
Common Sense for Drug Policy
The Drug Reform Coordination Network
Coalition for Higher Education Act Reform
The Media Awareness Project
SLAM
Human Rights and the Drug War


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Droptherock.cjb.net

www.lifeontheoutside.com      great book written by Jennifer Gonnerman )

 

Life On the Outside by Jennifer Gonnerman

 

http://www.etcny.org/     Julio Medina

Exodus Transitional Community, Inc. seeks to address the needs

of men and women reintegrating to society from prison.

ETC originated behind prison walls. In the 1970s, a group of New York State prisoners that were serving lengthy sentences developed, along with Chaplain Rev. Ed Muller, what they called the "Exodus Group". The Exodus Group offered opportunities for study and discussion based on a model of self-discovery, acceptance of responsibility for past behavior, and dedication to change. The prisoners worked on their self-development and prepared for their eventual release into society. With the assistance of Rev. Bill Webber, then president of the New York Theological Seminary, the Exodus Group's spirit of empowerment led to the development of an accredited Masters Degree program in Sing Sing Correctional Facility.