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U.S. v. Bert, No. 01-10175 (9th Cir.) (292 F.3d 649) (June 4, 2002) (Judge Thomas G. Nelson)

Section 841(b)(1)(A) mandates a minimum sentence of ten years for any mixture or substance that "contains a detectable amount" of a prohibited drug, unless the drug is cocaine base. n4 If the drug is cocaine base, the minimum sentence provision applies if the mixture or substance simply "contains" cocaine base. ...

 

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