fentanyl; motor vehicle; sentencing

Longer prison terms for vehicle fentanyl

People convicted of certain narcotics offenses involving at least 200 grams of fentanyl in a motor vehicle face longer prison terms. For a first qualifying conviction, the minimum is 5 years, the usual term is 10 years, and the maximum is 15 years. For a person with a prior qualifying conviction involving at least 200 grams in a vehicle, the minimum is 10 years, the usual term is 15 years, and the maximum is 20 years. A judge may raise or lower the usual term under state sentencing rules.