21-6808. Crime severity scale for drug crimes, application; presumptive sentences. (a) The crime severity scale contained in the sentencing guidelines grid for drug offenses as provided in K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 21-6805, and amendments thereto, consists of 5 levels of crimes. Crimes listed within each level are considered to be relatively equal in severity. Level 1 crimes are the most severe crimes and level 5 crimes are the least severe crimes.
(b) The provisions of this section shall also be applicable to the presumptive sentences for anticipatory crimes as provided in K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 21-5301, 21-5302 and 21-5303, and amendments thereto.
History: L. 2010, ch. 136, § 289; L. 2012, ch. 150, § 34; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 21 - Crimes And Punishments
Article 68 - Revised Sentencing Guidelines
21-6808 Crime severity scale for drug crimes, application; presumptive sentences.
21-6809 Criminal history categories in criminal history scale.
21-6811b Determination of offender's criminal history; severability.
21-6811d Calculating an offender's criminal history; severability.
21-6818 Departure sentencing; limitations.
21-6823 Costs and expenses associated with postconviction sanctions for felony convictions.