Marijuana Marks a Milestone
Marijuana marks a milestone
Shortly after, Congress passed the Controlled Substances Act classifying marijuana as a drug with a "high potential for abuse" and "no currently accepted medical use." When arrests due to marijuana began to overburden the criminal justice… Continue reading
Major Review to Prompt Amendments on Mental Health Loophole as a Means of …
Major review to prompt amendments on mental health loophole as a means of …
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The changes – which could prevent the use of such a defence in some cases – are likely to cover… Continue reading
DOJ Says Soaring Prison Costs Hurt Criminal Justice System, Calls for …
DOJ Says Soaring Prison Costs Hurt Criminal Justice System, Calls For …
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WASHINGTON — There will be fewer federal prosecutors and FBI agents available to bring charges and investigate federal crimes, and less money… Continue reading
The Tragic Success of Mass Incarceration
The tragic success of mass incarceration
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On the left, Ohio State law professor Michelle Alexander presses the case against a criminal justice system that sweeps up large numbers of young African-Americans, sometimes for… Continue reading
Editorial: Out of Proportion
Editorial: Out of proportion
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Alachua County has been a leader in drug court and other diversion programs that keep substance abuse problems out of the criminal justice system. But more must be done to… Continue reading