Generally, a person charged with a drug crime will realize the severity of the consequences of a potential conviction and will seek representation from a competent attorney. Additionally, criminal defendants have a right to representation by counsel under the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution. In some instances, though, a person accused of committing…
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Convictions for drug crimes often result in significant penalties. Additionally, if a person is convicted of multiple drug-related offenses, it may result in a sentence under the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA), which imposes a minimum sentence of fifteen years. In order for the ACCA to apply, a defendant must have at least three prior…
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