New Sentencing Chart for Drug Offenses Under Rockefeller Drug Law Reform

With the enactment of the Rockefeller Drug Law Reform, there are numerous changes in the laws regarding sentencing. Below is a new sentencing chart for drug offenses. Click here to print a PDF version (68k) with all the information on a one-page table. Use the following list to directly access information on a specific class felony.

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Class A-I First Offense	Class A-I Prior Non-Violent	Class A-I Prior Violent
Class A-II First Offense	Class A-II Prior Non-Violent	Class A-II Prior Violent
Class B First Offense	Class B Sale Near School	Class B Prior Violent
	Class B Prior Non-Violent
Class C First Offense	Class C Prior Non-Violent	Class C Prior Violent
Class D First Offense	Class D Prior Non-Violent	Class D Prior Violent
Class E First Offense	Class E Prior Non-Violent	Class E Prior Violent

Class A-I First Offense

Determinate Sentence Term: 8-20
Post-Release Supervision: 5
Probation Permitted: No
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
Y.O. Permitted: No
Attempt: A-I
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
Shock Permitted: No
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class A-I Prior Non-Violent

Determinate Sentence Term: 12-24
Post-Release Supervision: 5
Probation Permitted: No
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
Y.O. Permitted: No
Attempt: A-I
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
Shock Permitted: No
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class A-I Prior Violent

Determinate Sentence Term: 15-30
Post-Release Supervision: 5
Probation Permitted: No
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
Y.O. Permitted: No
Attempt: A-I
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
Shock Permitted: No
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class A-II First Offense

Determinate Sentence Term: 3-10
Post-Release Supervision: 5
Probation Permitted: Yes/Life¹
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
Y.O. Permitted: No
Attempt: A-II
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
Shock Permitted: Yes³
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class A-II Prior Non-Violent

Determinate Sentence Term: 6-14
Post-Release Supervision: 5
Probation Permitted: Yes/Life¹
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
Y.O. Permitted: No
Attempt: A-II
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
Shock Permitted: No
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class A-II Prior Violent

Determinate Sentence Term: 8-17
Post-Release Supervision: 5
Probation Permitted: No
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
Y.O. Permitted: No
Attempt: A-II
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
Shock Permitted: No
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class B First Offense

Determinate Sentence Term: 1-9
Post-Release Supervision: 1-2
Probation Permitted: Yes/25¹
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
Y.O. Permitted: Yes
Attempt: C
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
Shock Permitted: Yes³
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class B Sale Near School

Determinate Sentence Term: 2-9
Post-Release Supervision: 1-2
Probation Permitted: Yes/25¹
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
Y.O. Permitted: Yes
Attempt: C
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
Shock Permitted: Yes³
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class B Prior Non-Violent

Determinate Sentence Term: 3 1/2-12
Post-Release Supervision: 1 1/2-3
Probation Permitted: Yes/Life¹
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
Y.O. Permitted: No
Attempt: C
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
Shock Permitted: No
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class B Prior Violent

Determinate Sentence Term: 6-15
Post-Release Supervision: 1 1/2-3
Probation Permitted: No
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
Y.O. Permitted: No
Attempt: C
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
Shock Permitted: No
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class C First Offense

Determinate Sentence Term: 1-5 1/2
Post-Release Supervision: 1-2
Probation Permitted: Yes/5
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: Yes
Y.O. Permitted: Yes
Attempt: D
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
Shock Permitted: Yes
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class C Prior Non-Violent

Determinate Sentence Term: 2-8
Post-Release Supervision: 1 1/2-3
Probation Permitted: No
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
Y.O. Permitted: No
Attempt: D
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
Shock Permitted: Yes³
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class C Prior Violent

Determinate Sentence Term: 3 1/2-9
Post-Release Supervision: 1 1/2-3
Probation Permitted: No
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
Y.O. Permitted: No
Attempt: D
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
Shock Permitted: No
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class D First Offense

Determinate Sentence Term: 1-2 1/2
Post-Release Supervision: 1
Probation Permitted: Yes/5
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: Yes 1 or less
Y.O. Permitted: Yes
Attempt: E
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
Shock Permitted: Yes
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class D Prior Non-Violent

Determinate Sentence Term: 1 1/2-4
Post-Release Supervision: 1-2
Probation Permitted: No
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
Y.O. Permitted: No
Attempt: E
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: Yes²
Shock Permitted: Yes³
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class D Prior Violent

Determinate Sentence Term: 2 1/2-4 1/2
Post-Release Supervision: 1-2
Probation Permitted: No
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
Y.O. Permitted: No
Attempt: E
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
Shock Permitted: No
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class E First Offense

Determinate Sentence Term: 1-1 1/2
Post-Release Supervision: 1
Probation Permitted: Yes/5
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: Yes 1 or less
Y.O. Permitted: Yes
Attempt: A misd.
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
Shock Permitted: Yes
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class E Prior Non-Violent

Determinate Sentence Term: 1 1/2-2
Post-Release Supervision: 1-2
Probation Permitted: No
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
Y.O. Permitted: No
Attempt: A misd.
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: Yes
Shock Permitted: Yes³
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

Class E Prior Violent

Determinate Sentence Term: 2-2 1/2
Post-Release Supervision: 1-2
Probation Permitted: No
Alternative Definite Sentence Permitted: No
Y.O. Permitted: No
Attempt: A misd.
Parole Supervision Sentence Permitted: No
Shock Permitted: No
CASAT Sentence Permitted: Yes

¹Requires recommendation of DA and material assistance in prosecution of drug offense.

²Requires consent of DA.

³Cannot have previously served time in state prison. Cannot be convicted for any offense listed in Correction Law §865(1). Only if within 3 years to conditional release.