United States Eighth Circuit

Sentence for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine base is affirmed where an individualized sentencing determination is not a constitutional imperative, and mandatory minimum sentences rationally serve to discourage illegal drug activity.

Appellate Information

• Decided 02/04/2009
• Published 02/04/2009

Judges

• MELLOY, Circuit Judge., Before MELLOY, BOWMAN, and SMITH, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Eighth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Jennifer H. Chaplinski, St. Cloud, MN, for appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Joseph T. Dixon, Minneapolis, MN, for appellee.