Mandatory minimum sentences are automatic, minimum prison terms set by Congress. Judges in the U.S. are required to base their sentences on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, mandatory minimum sentencing laws, or both. In 1986 the U.S. Congress passed the Anti-Drug Abuse Act which enacted new mandatory minimum sentences for drugs. People caught with 5 grams of crack cocaine were given jail sentences of 5 years without parole (the same sentence as people caught with 500 grams). The legislation was in response to the moral panic involving the crack cocaine epidemic of the 1980’s. In 2010 Congress and President Obama eliminated the crack cocaine mandatory sentence with the passage of the Fair Sentencing Act. Opponents of mandatory minimum sentences argue that they often impose long prison terms on non-violent criminals. Proponents argue that the sentences are designed to help judges punish drug cartels and those responsible for the country’s drug epidemic.
There one thing i know and thats that drug use won't stop. dare has apsoluty no efect on drug use otherwise there a chance that it went up. the people who made this study was bullyed into lying about it. realy what we should do is put drug care spot so they can get drugged with medical care to help with overdoses. that way better then putting people to jail for an adiction. that like being arested because of having the flu. so the answer is no they should make drug spots so they won't die.
No, Adjust categorization of drugs by removing weed the rest go to jail
it depends on the drug like heroin yes but marijuana no things that are more dangerous should, but not for that long because it was one mistake they should have maybe like 2-4 months but if they mess up again it should be longer.
Yes, for drug dealers and rehab for users
yes, for any hardcore drugs
Mandatory rehab for first two convictions for a small amounts. The third time mandatory prison time. Dealers mandated prison period.
Depends on the drugs and the usage
No because drug possession is not
Any drug other than marijuana yes
I think instead of going to prison their sentence should be rehab till their better.
yes but for only certain drugs and the possession charges are low while selling is high
depends how they were using it
It depends how bad it was.
Decriminalize marijuana and impose a higher penaltys for harder drugs.
No, unless they are dealing drugs.
Yes, but only for drug dealers, not users. We should send users into rehabilitation programs.
For narcotics yes but for other low level drugs no
It should be weighed on how much and what is in possession
No, we should be treating them and getting them help, not just sending them to jail purely for drug possession charges
Yes, for hard drugs like meth, heroin, cocaine, PCP, acid, but not for weed.
People convicted of a crime related drug that does not have to do with effects of that drug such as accidental homicide or things of that level should be sent to rehabilitation as long as they did not commit a crime more serious than just the use or selling of drugs. This may vary depending on the case.
for methanfedimines and crack cocane not maryjane
I think yes, but they should also seek help.
No, if two people charged with possessing drugs are caught, but with an extreme difference in amount, they should receive different sentences.
The minimum should depend upon the severity of the drug.
it depends which drug if its weed than its not that bad but cocaine Crystal meth or percasets should be prison sentences also weed honestly is good like it can cure cancer it cant kill people and it does not get you that high
Depends on the drug they have.
Yes. Depending on the Drug.
No, they should be treated instead of imprisoned.
Yes but It depends how much drugs that was in their possession and it depends on what TYPE of drug.
no,medum sentence only for drug dealers,and users mabye they will learn that drugs are bad
First-time offenders should not be imprisoned.
yes/no it should be shortend for minor offences
No, people charged with drug possession should go through rehabilitation instead
It depends on the drug and who they sell it to. If its a stronger drug and the dealer sells it to young kids than they should stay in jail but if its a someone who cought for weed than they should have minimum sentences.
send the people with addiction to rehab
Yes, but it depends on the drug. Marijuana products should not put a person in jail, and drug users should get help instead of going to prison.
If its stuff like weed, then no (they should not be charged no less then a month). But if its cocaine or meth, then they should be in jail for a long time.
it depends on there charge and if they are actually gonna stop what they did
I think people charged with drug possession no matter if they sell it or use it, should have the amount of years needed in prison for the kind of drug they had.
dealers selling narcotic/dangerous substances like fentynal should be charged with the maximum sentence/ but people like cannabis users shouldn't be charged for something that is being widely legalized
Yes, but only for drug dealers. Drug users should be put into a rehab instead of prison and convinced to give up on their addiction.
Unsure, need more research
For items like meth and crack yes, but for drugs like weed no.
Yes, but ONLY for drugs that are NOT natural (this is NOT marijuana, mushrooms, or other natural earth producing substances)
Yes as long as it is low risk drugs such as marijuana, shrooms, etc.
For Biden’s rehab idea instead of jail
Depending on how bad the charge is and if they are dangerous to people or not.
Yes, but would depend on type of drug and amount or quantity.
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