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Mukasey Pushes Back on Early Release for Crack Convicts
News Desk
- February 6, 2008
The Justice Department is stepping up pressure on Congress to severely limit the number of inmates who are expected to enjoy early release from prison because of a retroactive change in the crack cocaine sentencing guidelines.
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Court Allows Discretion for Cocaine Sentences
News Desk
- December 10, 2007
A Supreme Court ruling today gives federal judges more discretion to depart from federal guidelines that punish crack cocaine defendants far more severely than those convicted of selling the drug's powder form.
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Judges Seek Relief for Crack Convicts
News Desk
- November 13, 2007
Judges and defense attorneys are pushing the federal sentencing commission to retroactively apply newly reduced sentences for crack.
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