Federal Drug Sentencing Is About to Get Smarter: How the War on Drugs Is …
Federal Drug Sentencing Is About to Get Smarter: How the War on Drugs Is …
Filed under: crack cocaine sentencing guidelines
First, the retroactivity of the Fair Sentencing Act (FSA) of 2010, which increased the amounts of crack cocaine that trigger five and 10 year mandatory minimums. The SSA would make the FSA retroactive by allowing federal crack cocaine offenders who … Read more on Huffington Post (blog)
Ex-Bartram Village gang member sentenced to 15 years
Filed under: crack cocaine sentencing guidelines
Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Lawrence Stengel sentenced Roane, 25, to 15 years behind bars – a substantial difference from his guideline range of 65 years to life. "There was this lawless atmosphere in Bartram Village, … Still, the judge noted, his … Read more on Philly.com
Two church leaders urge Senate to pass Smarter Sentencing Act
Filed under: crack cocaine sentencing guidelines
The legislation also would permit crack cocaine offenders to seek lighter sentences if they were jailed under the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. The bill's supporters tout it … For more detailed guidelines, visit our User Guidelines page. For help on … Read more on National Catholic Reporter