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Archive Home > 2009 > September > 25 > Sentencing law ruled too harsh in some cases

Sentencing law ruled too harsh in some cases

By William McCall / The Bulletin
September 25, 2009

PORTLAND — The Oregon mandatory sentencing law approved by voters in 1994 has been ruled too harsh in some cases, opening the door to additional challenges.

In a divided opinion, the Oregon Supreme Court said the law, known as Measure 11, went too far when a young woman was sentenced to more....

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