Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Seventh Circuit -- USA v. Thaddeus Speed

Sufficient evidence for drug dealing conviciton.

Fair Sentencing Act doesn't apply retroactively.

Mandatory life without parole for third drug offense does not violate 5th Amendment or 8th Amendment.

USA v. Thaddeus Speed
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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