Mandatory Minimums Judge's Power

In the article "How Mandatory Are Mandatory Minimums? How Judges Can Avoid Imposing Mandatory Minimum Sentences" Nathan Greenblatt asserts how judges twist mandatory sentences to fit their own private agenda. Greenblatt starts by giving an overview of mandatory minimum sentencing and how they play in the role of actual sentencing and continues on to discuss a judge's, jury's, and prosecutor's power. This article was intended for any individual wanting to learn more about mandatory minimum sentencing and how it effects the court room.