Supreme Court denies shorter sentences for 1000s of low-level drug offenders

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that low-level drug dealers do not qualify for shorter sentences under the 2018 First Step Act, reports AP. The case hinged on the interpretation of the law's 'safety valve' provision, meant to allow minor drug offenders who plead guilty and cooperate with prosecutors to avoid harsh mandatory minimum sentences. — Read the rest
The post Supreme Court denies shorter sentences for 1000s of low-level drug offenders appeared first on Boing Boing.