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U.S. v. Chauncey, No. 04-1529 (8th Cir.) (420 F.3d 864) (August 25, 2005) (Judge Steven M. Colloton)

This case is noted for Judge Lay’s blistering dissent in which he condemned as cruel and unusual punishment a 100-month sentence imposed on the defendant for purchasing less than 2 ounces of marijuana to help a sick friend.

The defendant in this case, Robert Lee Chauncey, was convicted at trial ...

 

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