Regulación de Nuisancias Relacionadas con Drogas en Propiedades

Explicación Simple

Si alguien tiene problemas de drogas en su casa y no lo soluciona, la corte puede multarlo. Si no paga la multa, puede ir a la cárcel por un tiempo.

Es como cuando un vecino tiene un jardín descuidado lleno de malas hierbas. Si no hace nada al respecto, los demás vecinos pueden quejarse y el vecino podría recibir una multa o un aviso para arreglarlo.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan tiene una casa donde se están vendiendo drogas. Los vecinos se quejan y la corte le da un aviso para que limpie la situación. Si Juan no hace nada, puede recibir una multa y, si no la paga, podría terminar en la cárcel.

Penalidades

Las multas varían de $500 a $75,000 y pueden incluir tiempo en la cárcel por incumplimiento.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

(1) The number of people residing at the property. (2) The proximity of the property to other residential structures. (3) The number of times the property has been cited for housing code or health code violations. (4) The number of times the owner has been notified of drug-related problems at the property. (5) The extent and duration of the drug-related nuisance at the time of the order. (6) Prior efforts or lack of effort by the defendant to abate the drug-related nuisance. (7) The availability of alternative housing for tenants of the building. (8) The extent of concern about the drug-related nuisance that has been expressed by nearby residents or visitors to the area. (9) The owner's involvement in the drug-related nuisance. (10) The owner's involvement in other drug-related nuisances. Cross References.Section 8389 is referred to in section 8386 of this title. 42 Pa.C.S. 8390 - Violation Of Injunctions Or Abatement Order (a) Contempt.--A violation of any court order issued under this subchapter is punishable as a contempt of court by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $75,000. The court may order the sheriff or other proper officer of any county to take into custody and commit to jail any person fined for a contempt until the fine shall be paid or discharged. If unable to pay the fine, the person may be committed to jail by the court for not more than three months. Evidence concerning the duration and repetitive nature of the violations shall be considered by the court in determining the contempt penalties. (b) Additional orders.--In addition, upon finding that a defendant has willfully violated a court order issued under this subchapter, the court shall be also empowered to issue any additional orders necessary to abate this drug-related nuisance.