State v. Slayton’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. ““ * * * We conclude that the legislature intended by the use of the phrase ‘including its isomers’ in Schedule IIIA(2) of R.S. 40:964 only those isomers of methamphetamine which are subject to abuse. Furthermore, it should be noted that paragraph A under Schedule III specifically mentions substances ‘having a stimulant effect on the central nervous system.’ Under the clear wording of this provision of the statute, ‘including its . isomers’ would be limited to only those substances which would have a stimulant effect on the central nervous system. Thus, we find that the phrase ‘including its . isomers’ as used in Schedule III A (2) means not only those methamphetamine isomers which are subject to abuse, but which also have a stimulant effect on the central nervous system. “Hence, the language of Schedule IIIA(2) of R.S. 40:964 is not vague or overly broad. It is clear and provides an adequate warning to a person of ordinary intelligence as to the particular conduct which that subsection makes criminal. Therefore, Schedule IIIA (2) of R.S. 40:964 is constitutionally valid.””

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Franklin · 414 So. 2d 1237 - State v. Smith

2. “"Unless specifically excepted or unless listed in another Schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of the following substances having a stimulant effect on the central nervous system: ‡ * * * * * “(2) Any substance (except an inject-able liquid) which contains any quantity of methamphetamine, including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers[.]””

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Franklin · 414 So. 2d 1237 - State v. Smith

3. “964. Composition of schedules Schedules I, II, III, IV and V shall, unless and until added to pursuant to R.S. 40:962, consist of the following drugs or other substances, by whatever official name, common or usual name, chemical name, or brand name designated.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 414 So. 2d 1237 - State v. Smith