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Defense Lawyers Scramble To Seek Reduced Crack Terms

By David Badertscher, PLL

Source: Crime and Justice News, March 6, 2008. "The new federal rule on crack cocaine penalties made about 350 inmates in Chicago eligible for reduced sentences, says the Chicago Tribune. The controversial new rule has defense lawyers scrambling to court on behalf of their clients. Several dozen inmates stand to be released immediately. For defense lawyers, 'it's probably the largest thing on the radar screen right now,' said defender John Meyer. The Justice Department protests the new guid read more

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