Eighth Circuit Affirms Pine Ridge Man's Drug Conviction, but Criticizes Harsh Sentence

Here is the opinion in Walking Eagle v. United States. And footnote 2 (joined by two of the judges): In affirming the denial of postconviction relief to Walking Eagle, we nevertheless observe that Walking Eagle’s 20-year mandatory minimum sentence is … Continue reading →read more

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Eighth Circuit Affirms Pine Ridge Man’s Drug Conviction, but Criticizes Harsh Sentence