Section 9755 – Sentence of partial confinement
§ 9755. Sentence of partial confinement. (a) General rule.–In imposing a sentence involving partial confinement the court shall specify at the time of sentencing the length of the term during which the defendant is to be partially confined, which term may not exceed the maximum term for which he could be totally confined, and whether […]
Section 9720.3 – Sentencing for certain paroled offenders
§ 9720.3. Sentencing for certain paroled offenders. A person unlawfully present in the United States who is convicted in a court of this Commonwealth of an offense committed subsequent to being paroled under 61 Pa.C.S. § 6143 (relating to early parole of inmates subject to Federal removal order) may be imprisoned for a term up […]
Section 9720.4 – Sentencing for offenses committed in association with a criminal gang
§ 9720.4. Sentencing for offenses committed in association with a criminal gang. (a) Sentencing enhancement.–In addition to any minimum term of imprisonment authorized or established by law for the offense, the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, in accordance with section 2154 (relating to adoption of guidelines for sentencing), shall provide for a sentence enhancement within its […]
Section 9720.5 – Sentencing for offenses involving sexual abuse of children
§ 9720.5. Sentencing for offenses involving sexual abuse of children. (a) General rule.–The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, in accordance with section 2154 (relating to adoption of guidelines for sentencing), shall provide for a sentence enhancement within its guidelines for an offense under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6312 (relating to sexual abuse of children), specifying variations from […]
Section 9720.6 – Sentencing for arson offenses
§ 9720.6. Sentencing for arson offenses. The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing shall provide for a sentencing enhancement for arson offenses if any of the following factors are present: (1) bodily injury results to a firefighter, police officer or other person actively engaged in fighting the fire; (2) serious bodily injury results to a civilian; (3) […]
Section 9720.7 – Sentencing for burglary
§ 9720.7. Sentencing for burglary. The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, in accordance with section 2154 (relating to adoption of guidelines for sentencing), shall provide for a sentence enhancement within its guidelines for an offense under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3502(a)(1)(i)(relating to burglary). (Nov. 4, 2016, P.L.1194, No.158, eff. 60 days) 2016 Amendment. Act 158 added section […]
Section 9720.8 – Sentencing for offenses involving domestic violence in the presence of a minor
§ 9720.8. Sentencing for offenses involving domestic violence in the presence of a minor. (a) Sentencing enhancement.–The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, in accordance with section 2154 (relating to adoption of guidelines for sentencing), shall provide for a sentence enhancement within its guidelines for an offense under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701 (relating to simple assault) or […]
Section 9721 – Sentencing generally
§ 9721. Sentencing generally. (a) General rule.–In determining the sentence to be imposed the court shall, except as provided in subsection (a.1), consider and select one or more of the following alternatives, and may impose them consecutively or concurrently: (1) An order of probation. (2) A determination of guilt without further penalty. (3) Partial confinement. […]
Section 9722 – Order of probation
§ 9722. Order of probation. The following grounds, while not controlling the discretion of the court, shall be accorded weight in favor of an order of probation: (1) The criminal conduct of the defendant neither caused nor threatened serious harm. (2) The defendant did not contemplate that his conduct would cause or threaten serious harm. […]
Section 9718.3 – Sentence for failure to comply with registration of sexual offenders (Expired)
§ 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.