Argued and Submitted March 10, 2003 — San Francisco, California.
OPINION
PAEZ, Circuit Judge:
The Supreme Court's decision in Apprendi v. New Jersey requires that any fact that increases the maximum statutory sentence for a crime must be submitted to a jury, and proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a), (b)(1), the maximum sentence for drug possession and distribution depends upon the quantity and type of drugs...
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