A Bit of Justice in Cocaine Law Disparity
A bit of justice in cocaine law disparity
Filed under: Crack Cocaine’s Effects Long Term
This disparity was born at a time in this country when the call for “law and order” was more of a race-baiting political mantra than a meaningful crime-fighting strategy. Back then, powder cocaine was widely seen as a recreational drug, while crack … Read more on Dailyrecord.com
Big crime is Newfoundland and Labrador's 2013 newsmaker
Filed under: Crack Cocaine’s Effects Long Term
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
Majority of Americans Oppose Jail Time for Cocaine, Heroine Possession, Poll …
Majority Of Americans Oppose Jail Time For Cocaine, Heroine Possession, Poll …
Filed under: Crack Cocaine Addicts Before And After
A majority of Americans believe the punishment for a first-time offense of possessing powder cocaine, crack cocaine, or heroine, should not include jail time, according to a new Huffington Post/YouGov poll. Participants were asked what the punishment … Read more on ThinkProgress
'EastEnders': Former Pop Star And 'I'm A Celebrity' Winner Matt Willis To Join …
Filed under: Crack Cocaine Addicts Before And After
What Is Your Reason Why Smoking Is Bad? Look at These Statistics That Show It Improves.?
Question by Um Yeah: What is your reason why smoking is bad? Look at these statistics that show it improves.?
I just said WEED. =\
I just said WEED. =\
Why does everyone say its bad to smoke?
For one I found in Amersterdam:
Since weed was legalized:
MacArthur Genius, Kyle Abraham Brings “Pavement” to the CAC
MacArthur Genius, Kyle Abraham Brings “Pavement” to the CAC
Filed under: history of crack cocaine
Reimagined as a dance work and now set in Pittsburgh's historically black neighborhoods, Homewood and the Hill District, “'Pavement' aims to create a strong emotional chronology of a culture conflicted with a history plagued by discrimination, genocide … Read more on OffBeat Magazine
Report: Threat Of Mandatory Minimums Used To Coerce Guilty Pleas
Filed under: history of crack cocaine
What the Next NYC Police Commissioner Could Mean for Stop-and-Frisk Culture
What The Next NYC Police Commissioner Could Mean For Stop-And-Frisk Culture
Filed under: new crack cocaine law
And he endorsed eliminating the 100-to-1 disparity between sentences for crack cocaine, more common among African Americans, and powder cocaine. (The Fair Sentencing Act ultimately reduced that disparity to 18-to-1.) He told the New York Times in … Read more on ThinkProgress
'Outright lie,' Rob Ford says of new allegations in court document
Filed under: new crack cocaine law
Dumb Drug Dealer Who Wore 'How to Make Crack' Shirt to Court Gets Prison
Dumb drug dealer who wore 'how to make crack' shirt to court gets prison
Filed under: Making Crack Cocaine
A South Florida drug-trafficking defendant who dressed for a court appearance last year in a sweatshirt adorned with a cartoon recipe for making crack cocaine was sentenced last week to three years in prison, according to the Smoking Gun. Read more on BizPac Review
With his agonized-looking wife at his side, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford apologizes …
Filed under: Making Crack Cocaine
Hamilton Seatbelt Stop Turns Up Eclectic Drug Stash
Hamilton seatbelt stop turns up eclectic drug stash
Filed under: crack cocaine addiction stories
Following a search of the woman, police found small quantities of Dilaudid pills, crack cocaine, marijuana, powder cocaine and hydromorphone pills. Police also found several drug pipes, scales, a cell phone, marijuana, 28 scratch lottery tickets and … Read more on Hamilton Spectator
Cambridge women charged with peddling crack
Filed under: crack cocaine addiction stories