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Misdemeanor Court Filings for Pot Possession Plunged in 2013 – HeraldNet

Misdemeanor court filings for pot possession plunged in 2013 – HeraldNet

Misdemeanor court filings for pot possession plunged in 2013
HeraldNet
“We don't make the laws. All we do is enforce them. I'm concentrating my efforts more in the heroin area and more in cocaine area… Right now, you have to look at the manpower and taxpayer money and the taxpayers don't want us to do” small marijuana 

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Gainesville man sentenced in motorcycle drug sting – Gainesville Times

Gainesville man sentenced in motorcycle drug sting
Gainesville Times
Phillip Honeycutt, 47, charged with cocaine conspiracy and possession, pleaded guilty to use of a communications facility in the distribution of a controlled substance. The charge carries no “These kids don't understand the law. They think that if

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Inmate's Unearned Freedom at an End

Inmate's unearned freedom at an end
The Delta Democrat Times reports (http://bit.ly/NWpLiV ) that William Mays was being held at the Washington County jail on drug charges before he was mistakenly released last June. Assistant chief sheriff's deputy Percy … Authorities say Mays is …
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Opinion: The Myth of Post Racial America series part 2
Baton Rouge native Torrence Hatch, better known as local rapper Lil Boosie, was released Wednesday from the Louisiana State Penitentiary after serving time for drug charges. For years we have heard the phrase “Free Boosie” as supporters have claimed …
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Dozens nailed in historic Washington County drug sting
He was wanted on drug possession charges filed by state police. Winters was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Curtis Thompson in Bentleyville and sent to the Washington County jail in lieu of $ 5,000 straight cash bond. • Nicholas Guta, 33 …
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11 Arrested in Aiken During Drug Probe – the Augusta Chronicle

11 arrested in Aiken during drug probe – The Augusta Chronicle

11 arrested in Aiken during drug probe
The Augusta Chronicle
possession of drug paraphernalia. Akeem Colson was also charged with three counts of unlawful neglect by a legal guardian, possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

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Law & Disorder: March 8, 2014 – Kingston Daily Freeman

Law & Disorder: March 8, 2014
Kingston Daily Freeman
Drugs: Kellee L. Smith, 49, of 13 Franklin St., upstairs, was arrested by Kingston police at her apartment Thursday and was charged with two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and one count of using drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor.

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District Court Logs: Feb. 27-Mar. 6 – The Recorder

Hamden Man Gets 3-Year Sentence for Cocaine Selling

Hamden Man Gets 3-Year Sentence for Cocaine Selling
According to court documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from “Operation Bloodline,” a joint law enforcement investigation targeting narcotics trafficking and gang violence in the Dwight-Kensington and Fair Haven sections of New …
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Philip Seymour Hoffman's 'Mixed Drug Intoxication' Is Typical Of So-Called
That fact can make it difficult to assign legal blame for an “overdose” death. Under federal law, for instance, a drug dealer faces a 20-year mandatory minimum sentence when “death or serious bodily injury results from” consumption of his product. In …
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Bond set for accused Saratoga County sheriff's deputy
ALBANY >> A federal court judge set a $ 25,000 bond Monday for a Saratoga County sheriff's deputy charged in connection with a federal drug sting. Charles E. Fuller, who is president … Fuller, 46, of Corinth was arrested at the Saratoga County Sheriff …
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Two Charged With Selling Drugs – the Northwest Florida Daily News

Two charged with selling drugs – The Northwest Florida Daily News


The Northwest Florida Daily News

Two charged with selling drugs
The Northwest Florida Daily News
MIRAMAR BEACH – Two men were arrested on drug charges Wednesday after law officers searched an apartment on Sarasota Street, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office. Their apartment was searched by deputies as well as by officers with the 
Two Individuals Arrested for the Intent to Sell or Distribute Illegal DrugsWTVY, Dothan

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Daughter of slain New Franklin couple indicted on felony drug charges – Akron Beacon Journal

Daughter of slain New Franklin couple indicted on felony drug charges
Akron Beacon Journal
Both charges are first-degree felonies carrying potential penalties of three to 11 years in prison under state sentencing laws. Schobert's former boyfriend, Shawn Eric Ford Jr., 19, of Akron, is in the county jail awaiting trial on Summit County

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Lawmaker: Lower Penalties for Small Drug Crimes – Belleville News Democrat

Lawmaker: Lower penalties for small drug crimes – Belleville News Democrat


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Lawmaker: Lower penalties for small drug crimes
Belleville News Democrat
He said experts say there are too many people in prison for possessing small amounts of drugs. He said in other instances, judges dismiss cases because of crowded dockets, wasting the time and efforts of law enforcement labs to test and measure the 
Lawmaker: Lower penalty for small drug crimesSan Francisco Chronicle

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Dozens nailed in historic drug sting – Tribune-Review

Dozens nailed in historic drug sting
Tribune-Review
Zachary A. Lawson, 28, last known address 1017 Knox Ave., Monessen, accused of possessing two bags containing 30.6 grams of powder cocaine and drug paraphernalia Jan. 16, 2013, at 719 McKean Ave., Apt. 3F, Charleroi. • Donald Payne III, 25, last 

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