This law section establishes sentencing guidelines and enhancements for specific criminal offenses in Pennsylvania. It includes provisions for increased penalties for sexual abuse of children and arson offenses, based on aggravating factors such as the severity of harm, the number of victims, or the use of dangerous devices. The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing is tasked with implementing these enhancements within its guidelines.
The law provides enhancements for offenses involving sexual abuse of children and arson, based on specific aggravating factors such as harm caused or use of dangerous devices.
The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing is responsible for establishing and implementing the sentencing guidelines and enhancements.
Factors include causing bodily injury to firefighters or civilians, involving multiple people, property damage exceeding $1 million, or using explosive devices.
The enhancements for sexual abuse of children took effect on January 1, 2014, and those for arson became effective 60 days after February 25, 2014.