The US Sentencing Commission has voted to begin a sweeping review of federal sentences for drug dealers. It stems mostly from rapid increases of inmate numbers in federal prisons. South Dakota US Attorney Brendan Johnson says they are also in a budget squeeze…
Johnson says no matter the outcome of the review, they will still pursue lawbreakers…
Johnson says they will still be tough on crime, but will work with offenders to help them stay out of jail…
The sentencing commission said in its report that almost half of the federal prisoners are in jail on drug charges.