Friday, March 23, 2007

CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE, PER CURIAM, SENTENCING

CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE, PER CURIAM, SENTENCING

US v. Leatch, No. 06-10526 (5th Cir. March 22, 2007)
In devising a sentencing range for a crack-related offense, a sentencing court may not deviate from the 100:1 crack-powder ratio reflected in the sentencing guidelines based solely upon its belief that the policies underpinning that sentencing regime are misguided or unfair.
http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data2/circs/5th/0610526cr0p.pdf

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