People caught dealing up to a half pound of fentanyl in Louisiana now face a minimum of seven years in prison ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ For a second offense, they face a minimum of 30 years ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ For a third offense, they face a minimum of 99 years ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ People caught dealing more than a half pound of fentanyl face a mandatory life-in-prison sentence, even if they are first-time offenders ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Source: Act 399 of the 2023 Legislative Session Note: We are again delivering Inside Louisiana Politics thrice weekly. Got this email from a friend? Click here to be added to our list! |