THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Title 204—JUDICIAL SYSTEM GENERAL PROVISIONS

COMMISSION ON SENTENCING

PART VIII. CRIMINAL SENTENCING

[204 PA. CODE CH. 303a]

Adopted 8th Edition Sentencing Guidelines; Correction

[53 Pa.B. 7120]
[Saturday, November 18, 2023]

 Several errors occurred in Annex B published at 53 Pa.B. 5361 (August 26, 2023). Annex B is corrected as follows, with ellipses referring to the balance of the text as it appeared at 53 Pa.B. 5361. The remainder of Annex B was accurate as published.

Annex B

TITLE 204. JUDICIAL SYSTEM GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART VIII. CRIMINAL SENTENCING

CHAPTER 303a. SENTENCING GUIDELINES, 8TH EDITION

§ 303a.4. Prior record score.

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 (e)(7)(ii). A charge which is nolle [prosed] prossed, dismissed, or on which a demurrer is sustained.

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§ 303a.9. Offense listing (OGS/POG assignments).

18 Pa.C.S. §	Description	Statutory Class	Offense Gravity Score (OGS)	Prior Offense Group (POG)	Mandatory/ Enhancements
PART I
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908.1(a)(2)	Possess electric incapacitation device (no intent to commit felony)	M-1	6	POG1
[908.1(c)	Use/possess electric incapacitation device (prohibited possession)	M-1	7	POG1]
910(a)(1)(i)	Manufacture/etc.-device for theft of telecommunications (>50 devices)	F-2	12	POG3
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PART II	ARTICLE B
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3011(a)(3)	Trafficking in individuals-knows or recklessly disregards	F-2	13	[POG4] POG3C
3011(a)(4)	Trafficking in individuals-knowingly benefits financially	F-2	13	[POG4] POG3
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PART II	ARTICLE C
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3503(b)(1)(iv)	Criminal trespass-defiant (notice posted/ school grounds)	M-3	5	POG1	E
3503(b)(1)(v)	Criminal trespass-defiant (communication/leave school grounds)	M-1	7	POG1	E
3503(b.2)(1)(i)	Criminal trespass-agricultural trespass (posted land)	M-3	2	POG1	E
3503(b.2)(1)(ii)	Criminal trespass-agricultural trespass (defies order)	M-2	7	POG1	E
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PART II	ARTICLE E
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5741(a)(1)	Unlawf[.]ul access stored communications-access w/o authority-for gain (2nd/subsq off)	M-2	5	POG1
5741(a)(1)	Unlawf[.]ul access stored communications-exceed authorization-for gain (2nd/subsq off)	M-2	5	POG1
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35 Pa.C.S. § 780-113	Description	Statutory Class	Offense Gravity Score (OGS)	Prior Offense Group (POG)	Mandatory/ Enhancements
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(a)(38)[(II)](ii)	Unlawful manufacture-methamphetamine (BI of child <18)	F-2	13	POG3
(a)(38)[(I)](i)	Unlawful manufacture-methamphetamine (child <18 present)	F-3	10	POG2
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75 Pa.C.S. §	Description	Statutory Class	Offense Gravity Score (OGS)	Prior Offense Group (POG)	Mandatory/ Enhancements
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3808(a)(2)	Illegally operating motor vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock-BAC >=.025	M-3	9	POG1	M
[7122	Altered, forged, or counterfeit documents and plates	M-1	7	POG1]

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§ 303a.10. BUI/DUI offense listing (OGS/POG assignments).

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	Description	Statutory Class	Offense Gravity Score (OGS)	Prior Offense Group (POG)	Enhancements
75 Pa.C.S. §	All offenses contained within this section (related to driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances) are subject to a mandatory penalty under Title 75 § 3804 (penalties).
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3802(a)(1)	DUI-incapable of safe driving: refused testing (prior conviction 75-3735) (1st off)	F-3	[7] 9	POG2
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§ 303a.12. OGS enhancements table.

Pa.C.S.	Description	OGS Subcategorization	OGS Adjustment	Guideline Section and Additional Details
General enhancements (§ 303a.3(b)(5))
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42-9720.4	Sentencing for offenses committed in association with a criminal gang.			§ 303a.3(b)(5)(iii)
	Murder-3rd degree	x
	Crimes of violence (42-9714(g)) or a violation of section (a)(30) of the Drug Act (35-780-11[4]3) if knowingly committed at the direction of or for the purpose of benefiting, promoting, or furthering the interests of a criminal gang.		+2
42-9720.8	Sentencing for offenses involving domestic violence.			§ 303a.3(b)(5)(iv)
	Murder-3rd degree	x
	Offense under Title 18, Chapters 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, or 49 against a family or household member (23-6102).		+2
	Defendant knew crime was witnessed, either through sight or sound, by a minor who is also a family or household member[s] of the defendant [to] or the victim.			Payment of costs or fees for assessment and treatment of the minor.
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General enhancements (§ 303a.3(b)(6))
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18-3502	Burglary (as provided in part in 42-9720.7)			§ 303a.3(b)(6)(vi)
	Occupied structure, person present, bodily injury crime	x
	Unless otherwise included in OGS description:
18-3502(d.1)	Domestic animal harmed [of] or killed		+1
18-3503	Criminal trespass			§ 303a.3(b)(6)(vii)
	Unless otherwise included in OGS description:
18-3503(e.2)	Domestic animal harmed [of] or killed		+1
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[Pa.B. Doc. No. 23-1576. Filed for public inspection November 17, 2023, 9:00 a.m.]

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