Supreme Court weighs drug dealer's culpability in user's death

Supreme Court weighs drug dealer's culpability in user's death
WASHINGTON — On the day before Joshua Banka was scheduled to enter a court-ordered drug rehabilitation program, he decided to tie one on. He bought, stole and used all manner of drugs — Oxycontin, marijuana and prescription drugs — as well as a … Read more on News-Herald.com

Mother left two-year-old alone with filled heroin syringe in Bishop Auckland
Magistrates sentenced her to 12 weeks in prison suspended for 12 months with 12 months supervision by the probation service and drug rehabilitation. She must also pay £85 costs and a £80 victim surcharge. Chairman of the bench Leslie Abbott told her: … Read more on The Northern Echo

Serial shoplifter gets help to kick drug habit
Chairman of the magistrates, Sarah Harper, agreed to a nine-month drug rehabilitation order, which will include two drug tests per week and a probation appointment each week. Bell was also ordered to pay a £60 victim surcharge. Twitter@shieldsgazchris … Read more on Shields Gazette