Natl: Appeals Court Upholds 55 Year Sentence

In 2003, Weldon Angelos was sentenced to a mandatory minimum of 55 years in prison for selling drugs and weapons possession. It was his first offense, and the judge complained that it was excessive. When the case was appealed, twenty-nine judges and prosecutors filed a brief on behalf of Mr. Angelos.

In 2003, Weldon Angelos was sentenced to a mandatory minimum of 55 years in prison for selling drugs and weapons possession. It was his first offense, and the judge complained that it was excessive. When the case was appealed, twenty-nine judges and prosecutors filed a brief on behalf of Mr. Angelos.

In January, 2006, the three judge 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the sentence was justified because it carried out Congress’ intent to be tough on people who sell drugs. The attorney for Mr. Angelos will appeal the 10th Circuit’s decision to the Court of Appeals or the US Supreme Court.

This news brief is based on a story from the New York Times, Prison Term of 55 Years for Drugs is Up Held. You may need to register to use this site.