December 11, 2007
Crack Baby Steps
Reuters carries the big story today: Judges given leeway in crack sentencing
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled Monday that federal judges can impose shorter sentences for crack cocaine crimes, making them more in line with those for powder cocaine...
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, writing for the majority in the crack case, said a 15-year sentence given to Derrick Kimbrough was acceptable, even though federal sentencing guidelines called for Kimbrough to receive 19 to 22 years.
How 'bout ZERO? Well, crack baby steps I guess.
Here is:
Douglas Berman on Booker, Monday's rulings, the imminent USSC vote, and sentencing law generally.
Earlier story with some background and Sentencing Commission vs. Justice Dept.
New Jersey task force recommends shrinking drug free school zones.
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