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First established minimum sentencing for drugs
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Minnesota and Pennsylvania both create a sentencing guild line while shows time in prison for how much possession over a drug.
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Washington enacted the first law which states people who have commit a violent crime must spend most of their serving time in prison.
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5 states just stated the creation of the term "mandatory minimum sentencing," by giving one a certain time in jail for how much drugs are in possession by weight. Factors such as location (such as near a school drugs are found) he or she may have to spend longer in jail or the bail will cost much more.
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Many states begin what is called the three strike rule. This means if a person has been caught doing something against the law 3 times he or she will face massive charges. Existed in states such as mainly California.
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Michigan has gotten rid of the mandatory sentencing for drug usage in the state.
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New York got rid of the sentencing and instead now go to court with it and judge decides.