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Supreme Court denies shorter sentences for 1000s of low-level drug offenders
samedi 16 mars 2024, 01:25 , par BoingBoing
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that low-level drug dealers do not qualify for shorter sentences under the 2018 First Step Act, reports AP. The case hinged on the interpretation of the law's 'safety valve' provision, meant to allow minor drug offenders who plead guilty and cooperate with prosecutors to avoid harsh mandatory minimum sentences. — Read the rest
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