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Juries Must Find Facts on Mandatory Minimum Sentences, Supreme Court Rules
In a decision that should cut back on prison time for some drug offenders, the Supreme Court has held that facts used to impose mandatory minimum sentences must be proven before a jury -- not a judge with a lower standard of proof.
Medical Marijuana Update
Well, at least the DEA didn't raid any dispensaries in the last week. In California, the battle continues at the local level, while progress is being made in several states.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
Two of our three cases this week involve cops protecting their steroids dealers. Go figger. The other one is a crooked police chief who bragged, "I'm the best cop money can buy."
Medical Marijuana is Coming to New Hampshire
New Hampshire is poised to become the next medical marijuana state after House and Senate negotiators reached a compromise on the legislation that satisfies the concerns of Gov. Maggie Hassan. That means no patient grows.
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Chicago Police Kill Fleeing Man in "Drug Area"
A Chicago man with a drug record who fled a traffic stop in an area of "drug activity" was shot and killed by police Sunday. Police said he was armed. His family said he wasn't, and that police shot him in the back.
Marijuana Legalization Initiatives Gear Up in Three States
2014 marijuana legalization initiatives are starting to pop up. There is action already in Alaska, Arizona, and Oregon.
Texas to Drug Test Some Unemployment Applicants
Texas will start requiring some applicants for unemployment benefits to pass a drug test after Gov. Perry signed a bill into law last Friday.
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Big Sentencing Ruling Today from the Supreme Court
[image:1 align:right caption:true]There was a big Supreme Court ruling today.