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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

Peter, your understanding of how the criminal justice system works is impressive. Unfortunately, the "consensus" of a bunch of dealers on sentencing issues is usually not dispositive. I haven't yet found that factor within either the US Sentencing Guidelines or the United States Code but I'm sure I'm just looking in the wrong place. As for your dealers' opinion on the "only thing Barry is really guilty of" -- First Degree Having A Huge Chip on His Shoulder -- again, this is not a federal crime. Perjury and Obstruction of Justice, however, are offenses contained within the USC. Good thing you're not a lawyer or I might chide you for misleading members of the forum on legal issues.