Mandatory Minimum Sentences are over exaggerated and harsh sentences criminals have to follow while they are in jail. This all started to prevent and stop crime for possession of any and all drug possession. Although mandatory minimum sentences stop crime and arrest criminals, it actually puts innocent who don’t deserve such harsh sentences in jail for unwarranted amounts of time. When mandatory minimum sentences began, the goal was to stop drug addicts who were violent, but it only affects harmless people who don’t deserve it. “Members of Congress, federal judges… found them too severe, unjust… ineffective at preventing narcotics use.” (Schlosser, 2) The author of his article explains that punishing people isn’t always the solution for
