On the recordMarch 5, 2013
I think that is a good use of prosecutorial discretion, to look at the conduct, regardless of what the statutory maximums were.
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congress.govI think that is a good use of prosecutorial discretion, to look at the conduct, regardless of what the statutory maximums were.
Holder defends the prosecution's discretion in sentencing based on conduct rather than maximum penalties.
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