It eliminates a judge's ability to waive mandatory minimums even when the facts show a one size fits all sentence makes no sense. Judges, not politicians, should decide sentences. Now, Individuals whose convictions are set aside under the YRA are less likely to reoffend. That means the law works and it keeps community safer. Now we also know that in nearly 80% of cases, judges impose a mandatory minimum sentence anyway. (10:37–10:43)
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Asserts that individuals whose convictions are set aside under the Youth Rehabilitation Act have a lower likelihood of reoffending.
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