Disparity in sentencing over the past couple of decades has been highlighted by differing sentences for possessing equal amounts of crack cocaine versus powder cocaine.

Disparity

Refers to a lack of equality or similarity, especially in a way that is unfair.

Sentencing

The judicial determination of a punishment to be imposed on a person found guilty of a crime.

Crack Cocaine

A highly addictive form of cocaine that has been processed into rock crystals and is smoked for a rapid, intense high.