Reasons to Decriminalize Drugs
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.
State Crime
White Collar Crimes
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
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.
Reducing the Prison Population Incarcerated for Drugs
Drugs have been a part of all areas of American culture for years, including social and political.
The History of Organized Crime in America
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.
Human Trafficking: The Modern Slave Trade
Most people probably think the slave trade in the United States ended in 1807.
The ACLU Responds to Body Cameras Used by the LAPD
In spite of the ACLU’s outcry about body cameras and their use, body cameras have become a part of the crime enforcement for the Los Angeles Police Department.
Donald Trump and Stop-and-Frisk Laws in California
During the presidential debates this week Donald Trump touted the tactics of “stop-and-frisk” as a way of combating urban crime.
California Marijuana Laws and Possession of Drugs
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.
Public Urination Not a Crime in California
Although public urination is disgusting, it’s not generally considered a crime.