So the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has changed the definition of what constitutes a felony - BIG DEAL. They were felonies when the men were sentenced!
These men were sentenced when their records reflected felonies as the term felony was interpreted at that time. They need to serve the sentences that were imposed. We prohibit ex post facto laws to prevent the governmnet persecuting individuals: That should also prevent ex post facto judicial decisions that inhibit the right of society to be free of dangerous criminals.
What is most irritating is that these men are exactly that - dangerous criminals. They all had prior criminal records when they were popped with possession of a firearm. They need to serve their sentences, and people need to stop cheering for the bad guys.
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