To my knowledge, six years is unprecedented, i.e., there isn't a precedent for having a six-year mandatory minimum penalty in the code currently. There are other numbers, but not six.
On June 8th, 2009. See this statement in context.
On June 8th, 2009. See this statement in context.
Nathalie Levman Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section, Department of Justice
To my knowledge, six years is unprecedented, i.e., there isn't a precedent for having a six-year mandatory minimum penalty in the code currently. There are other numbers, but not six.
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