Guzman's Arrest Unlikely to Ease Violence in Mexico
Guzman's arrest unlikely to ease violence in Mexico
Filed under: cocaine in system
"But his arrest will have little effect in the absence of judicial controls, within a judicial system that produces one sentence for every 100 crimes." "Mexican governments have not dismantled the production and distribution systems of legal businesses … Read more on Al Jazeera America
Dane Academy officials talk about upcoming dance-oriented – Two officials from school Dane Academy discuss their efforts and an upcoming event featuring “Dancing With Dane County Stars.”
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Too Many Americans Are Incarcerated for Too Long
Too many Americans are incarcerated for too long
Filed under: New Crack Cocaine Sentencing Guidelines
The bill would reduce mandatory minimum sentences for many nonviolent drug offenses and make retroactive a 2010 law reducing sentences for the possession of crack cocaine, a change that could benefit as many as 8,800 prisoners. The huge … The … Read more on Los Angeles Times
Give Those With Mental Health Issues and Addiction Problems a Break; Elect …
Filed under: New Crack Cocaine Sentencing Guidelines
Facts and Figures on Incarceration in America
Facts and Figures on Incarceration in America
Filed under: facts about crack cocaine
In the case of crack cocaine sentences being dramatically increased in length over powder cocaine sentences, it was a matter of targeting the black population who favored the use of that particular form. It was purposeful institutional racism. In the … Read more on BillMoyers.com
'My 600-Lb. Life' takes viewers on 'Zsalynn's Story' on TLC
Filed under: facts about crack cocaine
These Men Sentenced to Die in Jail for Non-Violent Drug Crimes Got a Lucky …
These Men Sentenced to Die in Jail for Non-Violent Drug Crimes Got a Lucky …
Filed under: Cocaine Vs Crack Disparity
He reduced their sentences in line with the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, which eliminated the 100-to-1 disparity between sentences for crack cocaine and powder cocaine. "If they had been sentenced under the current law, many of them would have already … Read more on Politix
Wickham: Finally, a step toward legal fairness
Filed under: Cocaine Vs Crack Disparity
Ontario Premier Sidesteps Ford in Ice Storm Recovery
Ontario Premier sidesteps Ford in ice storm recovery
Filed under: side affects of crack cocaine
With city councillors stripping Toronto's embattled mayor of much of his powers last month after he admitted to smoking crack cocaine, the Premier has sidestepped the mayor, saying she is instead dealing directly with “decision-makers,” including … Read more on The Globe and Mail
President Obama Commutes 8 Crack Cocaine Sentences
Filed under: side affects of crack cocaine
Statistics Final Review Questions Only 1 Question Please Help?
Question by Scott: Statistics Final Review Questions only 1 question please help?
6.In a survey conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin, subjects were asked the question “Have you ever used cocaine?” in one of three methods, anonymous survey, personal interview, or phone survey. The contingency table below shows the results of this survey of 2400 students. Suppose one subject is randomly selected from this group. Answer each of the following.
Survey Method NO YES TOTAL
Anonymous 576 224 800
Personal 600 200 800
Phone 632 168 800
Total 1808 592 2400
1.0.247
2.0.28
3.0.25
4.0.21
5.No
6.Yes
7.0.093
8.0.083
9.0.07
Obama Commutes Eight 'Unduly Harsh' Crack Cocaine Sentences
Obama Commutes Eight 'Unduly Harsh' Crack Cocaine Sentences
Filed under: information on crack cocaine
President Obama today commuted the sentences of eight men and women convicted of crack cocaine offenses, each of whom has served more than 15 years in prison. “Commuting the sentences of these eight Americans is an important step toward restoring … Read more on ABC News (blog)
Obama commutes sentences for eight convicted in crack cocaine cases
Filed under: information on crack cocaine
TRIB TALK
TRIB TALK
Filed under: crack cocaine law change
… to get a simple antibiotic and something to clean out my sinus infection, and the only place that will accept my Medicare B is at MU Health Care, and when I ask them for an antibiotic to clear up my sinus infection, they act like I've asked for … Read more on Columbia Daily Tribune
The U.S. Prison Population Has Spiked By 27% in the Last 10 Years
Filed under: crack cocaine law change
World's Largest Correctional Association Calls for Elimination of Mandatory …
World's Largest Correctional Association Calls For Elimination Of Mandatory …
Filed under: crack and cocain
Two other bills in Congress would also facilitate early release of some low-level offenders, and make retroactive a 2010 law that narrowed the racist disparity between crack and cocaine sentences. While moves toward what is known as “smart” on crime … Read more on ThinkProgress
Suspected Cocaine Dealer Held on Million Bond
Filed under: crack and cocain
Cutting Unfair Crack Cocaine Sentences Saves Taxpayers >$500 Million
Cutting Unfair Crack Cocaine Sentences Saves Taxpayers >0 Million
Filed under: Crack Vs Cocaine Disparity
Powder cocaine and crack are two versions of the same drug, except that crack is processed with baking soda or other substances. Until 2010, when Congress passed the Fair Sentencing Act, a person caught with one gram of crack would get as much time … Read more on Mother Jones
Aug 19, 2013 — America's black leadership supported the drug war for decades …
Filed under: Crack Vs Cocaine Disparity