On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
I think it is problematic and difficult to justify a prosecutor charging five kilos of heroin when the actual amount was 10, to get a lower sentence.
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congress.govI think it is problematic and difficult to justify a prosecutor charging five kilos of heroin when the actual amount was 10, to get a lower sentence.
Sessions expresses concern over prosecutors undercharging to achieve lower sentences.
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