Pennsylvania Laws

JCOIN Drug Induced Homicide Specific

Question:

What evidentiary requirements are in place for penalty enhancement under the statute?

Answer:
But-for Cause
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
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    (a) Offense defined.--A person commits a felony of the first degree if the person intentionally administers, dispenses, delivers, gives, prescribes, sells or distributes any controlled substance or counterfeit controlled substance in violation of section 13(a)(14) or (30) of the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, and another person dies as a result of using the substance. see full law