What is the mandatory minimum sentence for a second-time offender who is convicted of participating in a drug transaction involving at least fifty grams of crack cocaine?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Graves, 67 F.3d 309 (9th Cir. 1995):
A mandatory minimum sentence of twenty years applies to a second-time offender who is convicted of participating in a narcotics transaction involving at least fifty grams of crack cocaine. 21 U.S.C. Sec. 841(b)(1)(A)(iii). Thus, to prevail on his claim of sentencing entrapment, Graves must demonstrate that he had neither the intent nor the resources to complete a fifty-gram crack transaction. See United States v. Naranjo, 52 F.3d 245, 250 (9th Cir.1995).
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the appropriate sentencing range for a defendant convicted of conspiring to distribute cocaine that involved a total of 67 grams of cocaine? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the appropriate sentencing ratio for a defendant convicted of a crime involving 500 grams of powder cocaine? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a mandatory minimum sentence for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute a large quantity of cocaine amount to a criminal offence? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
When counting criminal convictions for career offender purposes under section 4A1.2 of the Criminal Code, is the criminal conviction of a career offender included in the criminal record calculation? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the maximum sentence for a drug dealer convicted of a firearm charge and the minimum sentence for the firearm charge? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
In a motion to appeal against the sentence of a convicted drug dealer who was convicted of possession of a Class A drug with intent to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine in his home, what are the challenges to his sentence? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Are there any cases where the Supreme Court has found that criminal convictions for common law crimes against individuals who have not been convicted of criminal convictions are sufficient grounds for criminal convictions? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does access to equipment capable of producing a kilogram of cocaine support the jury's verdict that it was reasonably foreseeable that the conspiracy involved 500 grams or more of cocaine? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for mandatory sentencing in the context of mandatory sentencing under section 3553(a) of the Criminal Code? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a federal district court exercise its discretionary sentencing authority by sentencing a defendant to a minimum sentence based on the Guidelines? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
