Federal Mandatory Minimum Sentencing The 18 U.S.C. 924(c) Tack-On in Cases Involving Drugs or Violence

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Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Constitutional law.

Firearms.

Narcotics.

Sentences (Criminal procedure).

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2013

Summary:

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 elements, components, and other factors that determine minimum sentencing terms; addresses constitutional considerations; reviews U. S. Sentencing Commission recommendations; and provides text of 18 U.S.C. 924(c)

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division. Federal Mandatory Minimum Sentencing

Publisher Number:

CRS-2015-AML-0363

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