Guam § 80 - Prison Terms for First Offenders.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 80 — Prison Terms for First Offenders., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 80. Prison Terms for First Offenders.
In the cases to which § 80.30 is applicable as to the sentencing of the person, a person who has not
previously been convicted of a criminal offense and has been convicted of a felony for the first time may
be sentenced to imprisonment as follows:
(a) In the case of a felony of the first degree, the court shall impose a sentence of not less than
three (3) years and not more than fifteen (15) years;
(b) In the case of a felony of the second degree, the court shall impose a sentence of not less than
one (1) year and not more than eight (8) years; and
(c) In the case of a felony of the third degree, the court may impose a sentence of not more than
three (3) years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 80
What does Guam Code Annotated § 80 cover?
Section 80 ("Prison Terms for First Offenders.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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