On the recordSeptember 8, 2014
In that situation, we are trying to make sure that the mandatory minimum sentencing under the Federal law gives judges more discretion.
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congress.govDick Durbin: “In that situation, we are trying to make sure that the mandatory minimum sentencing under the Federal law gives judges…”
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Durbin discusses the need for judicial discretion in sentencing for non-violent drug offenses.
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