Pubdate: Tue, 03 Jul 2001 Source: New York Times (NY) Section: Section A; Pg 12; Col 5; National Desk Copyright: 2001 The New York Times Company Contact: http://www.nytimes.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298 Author: Pam Belluck, NYT National Briefing Midwest INDIANA: NO MANDATORY SENTENCES FOR DRUG DEALERS Under a law that took effect on Sunday, the state has eliminated mandatory prison sentences for many convicted drug dealers. The old law required 20-year sentences for possession of at least three grams of cocaine. The new law gives judges the authority to impose any sentence they see fit, including drug treatment instead of prison. - --- MAP posted-by: Beth