Consider the Following Statement in Regard to Sentencing for Drug-Related

question 53

Essay

Consider the following statement in regard to sentencing for drug-related crime: Rather than having a blanket mandatory minimum sentence, the U.S. Sentencing Commission recommended providing sentencing enhancements based on the nature of the offense. Such enhancements would take into consideration whether a weapon was used, bodily injury occurred, the person was a repeat offender, and so on. Do you agree with this recommendation? Provide a detailed justification for your answer.

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