Harsh US Drug Laws to Change, Says Eric Holder – the Young Turks

Harsh US Drug Laws To Change, Says Eric Holder – The Young Turks – “With the U.S. facing massive overcrowding in its prisons, Attorney General Eric Holder called Monday for major changes to the nation’s criminal justice syst…

State Debate on Prison Overcrowding Could Hurt Monterey Jail Plans, Sheriff Says

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Though the county has tried numerous ways to keep its already overflowing jail population down, like putting some people into drug rehab programs, the inflow of inmates is steadily increasing, says Sheriff Scott Miller. Now the county is awaiting the …
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Drug dealer gets prison time for selling Xanax to her 'best friend'

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A CBCF is a prison-like substance abuse treatment center, where defendants spend four to six months. Judge Jim Conway gave Bisel the option of considering a "risk reduction" sentence, which would reduce her time in prison by 20 percent if she agreed to …
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