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NJ ends mandatory minimums for some nonviolent drug offenses
Clip: 5/20/2021 | 54sVideo has Closed Captions
Some nonviolent drug offenders can request new court review.
This week, the attorney general’s office abolished mandatory minimum sentences for six nonviolent drug crimes. Those offenders can request a new court review and sentence.
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NJ ends mandatory minimums for some nonviolent drug offenses
Clip: 5/20/2021 | 54sVideo has Closed Captions
This week, the attorney general’s office abolished mandatory minimum sentences for six nonviolent drug crimes. Those offenders can request a new court review and sentence.
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