State Crime

State Crime

Reasons to Decriminalize Drugs

by Samantha Greene

The United States is coming to terms with the realization that criminalizing illicit drugs and treating offenders in a purely judicial way has little if any effectiveness in dealing with the drug problem.

White Collar Crimes

by Samantha Greene

In the 1930’s the term “White Collar Crime” was first used to refer to non-violent crimes that were being prosecuted.

Drug Diversion Program Participation and Prop 47

by Samantha Greene

A few months ago a newspaper article about the Los Angeles Police Department gave an interesting insight into the controversy about how Prop 47 has changed the day-to-day procedures of police departments.

The History of Organized Crime in America

by Samantha Greene

The 20th century of American history has seen organized crime play out in movies and television, bringing their story into the consciousness of the nation.

California Marijuana Laws and Possession of Drugs

by Samantha Greene

California’s laws pertaining to marijuana are complex and vast from legal possession for medical justifications to criminalized sales, including the cultivation as well as the importing of the plant.