[rosnd]

Well, that's a lie which at times has real impact on trial outcomes. I wouldn't really put it in the same category.

[nradov]

Sentences for federal drug crimes are based on substance weight, not value.

[dragonwriter]

> Sentences for federal drug crimes are based on substance weight, not value.

Depends on which federal drug crimes. The drug kingpin law is based on $, not weight.

[rosnd]

Yes, but federal drug crimes are not the only kind of drug crimes.