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Federal Mandatory Minimum Sentencing [electronic resource] : The 18 U.S.C. 924(c) Tack-on in Cases Involving Drugs or Violence

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
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[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2010.
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23 pages : digital, PDF file
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Examines current state of 18 U.S.C. 924(c), which requires imposition of one of several mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment whenever a firearm is used or possessed during and in relation to a Federal crime of violence or drug trafficking. Details minimum sentencing terms according to type of firearm used, manner of firearm involvement, predicate offenses, and other sentencing factors and considerations. Addresses constitutional considerations.
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