A new law provides a limited possibility of sentencing and post-conviction relief for certain defendants convicted of drug trafficking.
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Changes in Federal Drug Prosecutions — Spillover in State Court?
Earlier this week, United States Attorney General Eric Holder, speaking to American Bar Association, announced a policy change in how drug cases will be charged in federal court. This post summarizes Mr. Holder’s speech, the policy change it announced, and its likely impact in federal court. It then considers whether the new policy will have … Read more