State v. Scovel’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “[a] person convicted under the provisions of subdivision 2, clause (1) ... is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if: (1) the amount of the controlled substance possessed, other than heroin, is less than 0.25 grams or one dosage unit or less if the controlled substance was possessed in dosage units”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Strobel · State v. Strobel

2. “[t]he classification of a prior offense as a petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony is determined by current Minnesota offense definitions (see Minn. Stat. § 609.02 , subds. 2-4a ) and sentencing policies.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Strobel · State v. Strobel

3. “If the Guidelines language is plain and unambiguous, it is presumed to manifest the intent of the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission,”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Strobel · State v. Strobel