it was for having a gun on him at the time of the sales. that is the more to the story part really. obviously a gun wouldnt normally get you fifty years

http://www.mpp.org/site/apps/nl/cont...757&ct=2087213

and the judge had no choice, the guy was guilty and it was the minimum sentence. the supreme court had the opportunity and authority to change the sentence, or even put the law itself on trial, but they refused to hear it. i would guess that the justices appointed by bush didnt help this guy