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"no laws are constructed such that they are enforced in a mechanical fashion" Actually, I believe a lot of laws mandate minimums - see http://en.wikipedia.org/
by mdpopescu 11y ago
"no laws are constructed such that they are enforced in a mechanical fashion"
Actually, I believe a lot of laws mandate minimums - see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandatory_sentencing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandatory_sentencing
- fsk 11y agoEven when the law has a mandatory minimum, the prosecutor still has discretion for charging. "If you go to trial and lose, we'll convict you for a Felony II, but if you take the plea bargain we'll only charge you with a Misdemeanor I."