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- § 220.16class b felony
Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree
§ 220.16 Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. A person is guilty of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree when he knowingly and unlawfully possesses: 1. a narcotic drug with intent to sell it; or 2. a stimulant, hallucinog…
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Definitions
§ 480.00 Definitions. The following definitions are applicable to this article. 1. "Felony offense" means only a felony defined in article two hundred twenty of this chapter, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit any such felony, provided such attempt or conspiracy is punishable …
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Definitions
§ 460.10 Definitions. The following definitions are applicable to this article. 1. "Criminal act" means conduct constituting any of the following crimes, or conspiracy or attempt to commit any of the following felonies: (a) Any of the felonies set forth in this chapter: sections …
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Authorized dispositions; resentencing of certain persons convicted of specified controlled substance offenses
§ 60.09 Authorized dispositions; resentencing of certain persons convicted of specified controlled substance offenses. a. Any person convicted of an offense as defined in section 115.05, 220.16, 220.18, 220.39 or 220.41 of this chapter or of an attempt thereof, for an act committ…
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