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