To: M 91 u2 K
Mandatory sentencing is Unconstitutional according to SCOTUS It's more complicated than that. A crime can have a mandatory minimum sentence. However, a judge is now more free to determine whether a person convicted of a crime deserves to have additonal years added to his sentence.
This ruling does not give judges the power to go under a mandatory minimum sentence.
396 posted on
03/01/2005 8:51:10 AM PST by
Modernman
("Normally, I don't listen to women, or doctors." - Captain Hero)
To: Modernman
It's more complicated than that. A crime can have a mandatory minimum sentence. However, a judge is now more free to determine whether a person convicted of a crime deserves to have additonal years added to his sentence. This ruling does not give judges the power to go under a mandatory minimum sentence. Oh no Judges can now give what sentences they want which means bleeding heart liberal judges will give lighter sentences to criminals.
The ruling over turned mandatory minimum sentencing laws, I believe. Correct me If I am wrong with a link.
418 posted on
03/01/2005 8:58:16 AM PST by
M 91 u2 K
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