S. 1685 would reduce the sentencing disparity between powder and crack cocaine violations, and it would provide increased emphasis on aggravating factors relating to the seriousness of the offense and the culpability of the offender.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(LogFairness in to editDrug Sentencing Act of 2007 - Amends the wikiControlled Substances Act and be the firstControlled Substances Import and Export Act to provideincrease (by a detailed summaryfactor of five) the bill!)amount of a controlled substance or mixture containing a cocaine base (i.e., crack cocaine) required for the imposition of mandatory minimum prison terms for trafficking in such controlled substance.

Eliminates the five-year mandatory minimum prison term for first-time possession of crack cocaine.

Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and amend, if appropriate, its sentencing guidelines for trafficking in a controlled substance to reflect the use of a dangerous weapon or violence in such crime and the culpability and role of the defendant in such crime.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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== Points in Favor ==

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