§ 9711. Sentencing procedure for murder of the first degree. (a) Procedure in jury trials.– (1) After a verdict of murder of the first degree is recorded and before the jury is discharged, the court shall conduct a separate sentencing hearing in which the jury shall determine whether the defendant shall be sentenced to death […]
§ 9711.1. Sentencing for certain murders of infant persons. (a) Sentence enhancement.–The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, pursuant to section 2154 (relating to adoption of guidelines for sentencing), shall provide for a sentencing enhancement for an offense under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2502(c) (relating to murder) when the victim was less than 13 years of age at […]
§ 9712. Sentences for offenses committed with firearms. (a) Mandatory sentence.–Except as provided under section 9716 (relating to two or more mandatory minimum sentences applicable), any person who is convicted in any court of this Commonwealth of a crime of violence as defined in section 9714(g) (relating to sentences for second and subsequent offenses), shall, […]
§ 9712.1. Sentences for certain drug offenses committed with firearms. (a) Mandatory sentence.–Any person who is convicted of a violation of section 13(a)(30) of the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, when at the time of the offense the person or the person’s accomplice […]
§ 9713. Sentences for offenses committed on public transportation. (a) Mandatory sentence.–Except as provided under section 9716 (relating to two or more mandatory minimum sentences applicable), any person who is convicted in any court of this Commonwealth of a crime of violence as defined in section 9714(g) (relating to sentences for second and subsequent offenses), […]
§ 9714. Sentences for second and subsequent offenses. (a) Mandatory sentence.– (1) Any person who is convicted in any court of this Commonwealth of a crime of violence shall, if at the time of the commission of the current offense the person had previously been convicted of a crime of violence, be sentenced to a […]
§ 9715. Life imprisonment for homicide. (a) Mandatory life imprisonment.–Notwithstanding the provisions of section 9712 (relating to sentences for offenses committed with firearms), 9713 (relating to sentences for offenses committed on public transportation) or 9714 (relating to sentences for second and subsequent offenses), any person convicted of murder of the third degree in this Commonwealth […]
§ 9716. Two or more mandatory minimum sentences applicable. Where two or more sections requiring mandatory minimum sentences are applicable, the court shall be bound by that section requiring the greater penalty. (Mar. 8, 1982, P.L.169, No.54, eff. 90 days) 1982 Amendment. Act 54 added section 9716. Cross References. Section 9716 is referred to in […]
§ 9717. Sentences for offenses against elderly persons. (a) Mandatory sentence.–A person under 60 years of age convicted of the following offenses when the victim is over 60 years of age and not a police officer shall be sentenced to a mandatory term of imprisonment as follows: 18 Pa.C.S. § 2702(a)(1) and (4) (relating to […]
§ 9718. Sentences for offenses against infant persons. (a) Mandatory sentence.– (1) A person convicted of the following offenses when the victim is less than 16 years of age shall be sentenced to a mandatory term of imprisonment as follows: 18 Pa.C.S. § 2702(a)(1) and (4) (relating to aggravated assault) – not less than two […]
§ 9718.1. Sexual offender treatment. (a) General rule.–A person, including an offender designated as a “sexually violent predator” as defined in section 9799.12 (relating to definitions) or 9799.53 (relating to definitions), shall attend and participate in a Department of Corrections program of counseling or therapy designed for incarcerated sex offenders if the person is incarcerated […]
§ 9718.2. Sentences for sexual offenders. (a) Mandatory sentence.– (1) Any person who is convicted in any court of this Commonwealth of an offense set forth in section 9799.14 (relating to sexual offenses and tier system) shall, if at the time of the commission of the current offense the person had previously been convicted of […]
§ 9718.3. Sentence for failure to comply with registration of sexual offenders (Expired). 2012 Expiration. Section 9718.3 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011.
§ 9718.4. Sentence for failure to comply with registration of sexual offenders. (a) Mandatory sentence.–Mandatory sentencing shall be as follows: (1) Sentencing upon conviction for a first offense shall be as follows: (i) Not less than two years for an individual who: (A) is subject to section 9799.13 (relating to applicability) and must register for […]
§ 9718.5. Mandatory period of probation for certain sexual offenders. (a) Mandatory probation supervision after release from confinement.–A person who is convicted in a court of this Commonwealth of an offense under section 9799.14(d) (relating to sexual offenses and tier system) shall be sentenced to a mandatory period of probation of three years consecutive to […]
§ 9719. Sentences for offenses committed while impersonating a law enforcement officer. (a) Mandatory sentence.–A person convicted of murder of the third degree, voluntary manslaughter, rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated assault as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 2702(a)(1) (relating to aggravated assault), robbery as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3701(a)(1)(i), (ii) or (iii) (relating […]
§ 9719.1. Sentences for offenses committed against law enforcement officer. (a) Mandatory sentence.–A person convicted of the following offense shall be sentenced to a mandatory term of imprisonment as follows: 18 Pa.C.S. § 2702.1(a)(1) (relating to assault of law enforcement officer) – not less than 20 years. (b) Authority of court in sentencing.–There shall be […]
§ 9720. Sentencing for criminal mischief. (a) Sentencing.–A person convicted of an offense under 18 Pa.C.S. §§ 3304(a)(4) (relating to criminal mischief) and 3307(a.1) (relating to institutional vandalism), and who in the opinion of the sentencing court would benefit, shall be sentenced to a term of supervised community service, including repairing or restoring damaged property, […]
§ 9720.1. Restitution for identity theft (Repealed). 2009 Repeal. Section 9720.1 was repealed September 18, 2009, P.L.391, No.42, effective in 60 days.
§ 9720.2. Sentencing for trafficking of persons. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who commits a violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 3011 (relating to trafficking in individuals) or 3012 (relating to involuntary servitude) while violating: (1) 18 Pa.C.S. § 2901 (relating to kidnapping); (2) 18 Pa.C.S. § 3121 (relating to rape); or (3) […]
