Why the Right to a Fair Trial Doesn't Really Exist for Drug Defendants

Why the Right to a Fair Trial Doesn't Really Exist for Drug Defendants
In 2005, she was arrested and indicted by a federal grand jury for possessing 50 grams of crack cocaine with intent to distribute. She is now … The report highlights the devastating effects of mandatory minimum sentencing for non-violent drug offenses. Read more on Truth-Out

Powder, crack cocaine use varies and overlaps among high school seniors
For example, even in light of recent changes to sentencing guidelines, disparities between crack and powder cocaine remain high—possessing 500 grams of powder cocaine results in a five-year sentence while just 28 grams of crack brings on the same … Read more on News-Medical.net