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Explain the mandatory sentence for alcohol/ drug first offense

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The correct answer is - minimum sentence one has to face depend on the amount of drug or alcohol and prior history.

Step-by-step explanation:

A mandatory minimum sentence is a minimum sentence, that could be penalty or jail time, typically the time in prison, that must be served when a person is convicted of a particular crime. Mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes are based on the quantity of alcohol/drugs that they have possessed they and the number of offenses involved.

According to the Anti-drug abuse act, there are different mandatory minimum sentences for drugs/alcohol offenses depends on the amount and type of drug. 1st Offense: 15 days to 2 years and can be extended to 5 years.

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