Sentencing

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the court may depart from the applicable mandatory minimum sentence if the court finds substantial and compelling reasons on the record that, in giving due regard to the nature of the crime, the history and character of the defendant, and his or her chances of successful rehabilitation, that: (a) imposition of the mandatory minimum sentence would result in substantial injustice to the defendant; and (b) the mandatory minimum sentence is not necessary for the protection of the public. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 33-022:2 (May 7, 2015).