Government
May 30, 2014
Senate OKs bill to reduce crack sentences
SB 1010, which would bring crack cocaine sentences in line with those for powder cocaine, goes to the Assembly next.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The state Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to bring crack cocaine sentences in line with those for powder cocaine.
The move follows actions four years ago by the Obama administration to close the gap between crack and powder cocaine in federal sentencing law.
The state measure, SB 1010, now moves to the Assembly for approval.
Supporters of the measure say the disparity in sente...
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