Archive for the ‘Cocaine Possession Laws’ Category
Reduce Gun Penalties – New York Times
Reduce Gun Penalties – New York Times
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Reduce Gun Penalties
New York Times We are accustomed to hearing about exorbitant mandatory minimum sentencing for drug offenses, but similar sentencing for gun possession is less frequently mentioned, though its effects are often just as devastating, especially for poor people and … |
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Man busted for selling cocaine in Bethlehem – WFMZ Allentown
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Man busted for selling cocaine in Bethlehem
WFMZ Allentown Jose A. Rosas-Rojas was charged with two counts of possession, unlawful delivery of drugs, criminal use of a cellphone to commit a felony, possessions of instruments of crime and possession of drug paraphernalia. Rosas-Roja, who resides in an apartment … |
Cocaine Possession Laws – Google News
Authorities seize .6 million in cocaine during Aurora raid – Chicago Tribune
26 Arrested Following Task Force Investigation – Daily Sentinel
26 arrested following task force investigation – Daily Sentinel
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26 arrested following task force investigation
Daily Sentinel “I'm very happy with the success of this task force because it shows what can happen when law enforcement agencies work together to combat drug trafficking, which is a very serious issue in this part of the state,” Patterson said. “Being a part of this … |
Cocaine Possession Laws – Google News
Local drug “kingpin” arrested – Sierra Vista Herald
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Local drug "kingpin" arrested
Sierra Vista Herald As a result of the stop, Jordan was charged with possession of dangerous drugs, possession of dangerous drugs for sale, transport of dangerous drug for sale, prohibited possession of a firearm and misconduct involving a firearm. No one else in the … |
Cocaine Possession Laws – Google News
Louisiana DAs seek to stymie bipartisan efforts to ease marijuana restrictions – The Times-Picayune
Medford Medical Marijuana Store Was Cited Prematurely
Medford medical marijuana store was cited prematurely
Bunn said the city's stance is based on federal law. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, marijuana is in the same category as heroin, a Schedule I drug. Under federal law, marijuana receives a worse rating than methamphetamine and cocaine …
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Over two dozen arrested in connection to drug trafficking investigation in OH
Several law enforcement agencies combined their efforts in an investigation that led to 26 arrests, with warrants issued for an additional 17 people. The investigation looked into the trafficking or possession of heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine …
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City to consider drug law reform
He suggested that a similar approach of eliminating incarceration for personal-use quantities of drug possession in Portugal over a decade ago reduced problemaic drug use, overdose deaths and HIV infections and led to more drug users seeking voluntary …
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Can a New Twist on a Native American Tradition Help Solve America's Prison …
Can a New Twist on a Native American Tradition Help Solve America's Prison …
But three-strikes and mandatory drug sentencing laws led to soaring prison populations and ballooning budgets, and in the wake of the Great Recession, even tough-on-crime conservatives have begun reassessing the penological status quo. “The most …
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Quadruple homicide: Judge orders trial in Kansas
At the conclusion of a two-day preliminary hearing, Franklin County Judge Thomas Sachse (sok-see) ordered Kyle Flack to stand trial on charges of capital murder, first-degree murder and criminal possession of a firearm. The judge said he dismissed a …
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Man Accused Of Disrupting Chicago-Portland Flight
The Oregonian reports (http://is.gd/waf3eo) that 29-year-old Jared McKay appeared Tuesday in federal court, accused of interfering with a United Airlines flight crew after the plane left Chicago on its way to Portland. An FBI affidavit said McKay …
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Prosecutors Pursue Cocaine Charges Against North Attleboro Man – Attleboro Sun Chronicle
Prosecutors pursue cocaine charges against North Attleboro man – Attleboro Sun Chronicle
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Prosecutors pursue cocaine charges against North Attleboro man
Attleboro Sun Chronicle Blanchard faces charges of conspiracy to violate narcotics laws, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and possession of cocaine. Earlier this month, a report released by the state inspector general found that Dookhan was the "sole bad actor … |
Cocaine Possession Laws – Google News
Two men arrested at YMCA for allegedly trafficking drugs – Georgetown News Democrat
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Two men arrested at YMCA for allegedly trafficking drugs
Georgetown News Democrat Two Dayton men allegedly trafficking drugs while at the Fayette County YMCA Wednesday afternoon were tracked down by Sheriff's Office detectives – leading to a physical altercation inside the YMCA and the ultimate arrest of the two suspects. At around … |
Cocaine Possession Laws – Google News
Panama City Man Arrested on Drug Charges – Port St. Joe Star
Panama City man arrested on drug charges – Port St. Joe Star
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Panama City man arrested on drug charges
Port St. Joe Star Harris was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with the Intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Resisting a Law Enforcement Officer. Harris was transported to the Gulf County Detention Facility where he was later … |
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Raleigh police charge man used house to traffic in cocaine – News & Observer
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Raleigh police charge man used house to traffic in cocaine
News & Observer Police said they found between 28 and 200 grams of cocaine in the house, a range of quantities for which state law makes trafficking a Class G felony that carries a sentence of 35 to 51 months in prison for a conviction. The man they stopped, Charles … |