Dream On
The Harsh Reality of Mandatory Sentencing Laws
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Florida Man Serves 20-Year Sentence For Non-Violent Offense
Nimesh Patel, once an honor student, is currently serving a 20-year sentence for drug trafficking. Even though a first-time, non-violent offender, he faced a life sentence for his crime.
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Dream On
The Harsh Reality of Mandatory Sentencing Laws
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Nimesh Patel, once an honor student, is currently serving a 20-year sentence for drug trafficking. Even though a first-time, non-violent offender, he faced a life sentence for his crime.
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