Aaron was sentenced according to guidelines Congress passed at the height of the crack epidemic in the 1980s. The laws mandate sentences based on the quantity of drugs involved in a crime and have led to an explosion in the U.S. prison population, as low-level non-violent drug offenders are given lengthy prison sentences.
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I can't believe that anyone would deny his motion for resentencing...I mean, are you freaking kidding me? ...and now, this guy's only hope is a Presidential pardon? Jeesh...
posted by: MiniMe Dec 8, 2008
"The laws mandate sentences based on the quantity of drugs involved in a crime and have led to an explosion in the U.S. prison population"
This sentence could read, "Harsher drug laws were lobbied for so that private prisons could have a larger membership and make more money."
This sentence could read, "Harsher drug laws were lobbied for so that private prisons could have a larger membership and make more money."
posted by: FatKid Dec 8, 2008
Wow, how much time did Bush get for being a cokehead? Shouldn't he still be in prison, too?
posted by: SWM Dec 8, 2008
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