The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday ruled that federal judges are note required to follow sentencing guidelines that permit harsher penalties for crack cocaine crimes than powder cocaine. In a case from Norfolk, the court, 7-2, reinforced the view that the federal sentencing guidelines are merely advisory rather than mandatory. Lawyers USA has the story.
Supreme Court: Sentencing guidelines on crack advisory
December 11th, 2007 · No Comments · Criminal Cases, Sentencing
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