This case focuses on the question of whether sentencing should be based on the law at the time the crime was committed or at the time of sentencing. As laws, particularly about drugs, are updated or changed, and since the justice system often moves so slowly, the issue of severity of sentencing may shift as time progresses. Mr. Brown is contesting his 30-year sentence since laws pertaining to his case have changed since he violated them.
Listen to us break down the arguments in this interesting and important case.