criminal justice

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

Courting Success

Courting success

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The BHTC—which has operated in its current form since 2009, and was initially founded in 2002—specifically works with probationers who suffer from some form of mental illness. … “The criminal justice… 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