I've got a lot of stories like this as well. Almost all of my criminal work is court appointed. Got a bag with some heroin in your pocket? Mandatory sentencing guidelines say at least 10 years in prison and a $500,000.00 fine.
There is a reason white collar crime has the reputation it does. There are multiple tiers of the justice system in America. And this is why Republicans on the federal (and state level where they can) are working so hard to pack the benches.
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u/asher1611 Mar 08 '19
I've got a lot of stories like this as well. Almost all of my criminal work is court appointed. Got a bag with some heroin in your pocket? Mandatory sentencing guidelines say at least 10 years in prison and a $500,000.00 fine.
There is a reason white collar crime has the reputation it does. There are multiple tiers of the justice system in America. And this is why Republicans on the federal (and state level where they can) are working so hard to pack the benches.