Poverty is no excuse, but it should never be overlooked

Published March 30, 2014

Poverty is no excuse, but it should never be overlooked
Dr. Hallam Hurt, a Philadelphia pediatrician, who completed a recent study evaluating the effects on children of cocaine exposure in the womb, found otherwise. Hurt began measuring … Half of the babies were exposed to crack cocaine in utero. Half … Read more on Philadelphia Public School Notebook (blog)

Diversion program possible for accused psychiatrist
Police also allege that they found 17 small bags of crack cocaine stuffed into the toe of a sneaker in Lewek's bedroom. Lewek is accused of tampering with physical evidence and possession of controlled substance with intent to sell. The diversion … Read more on Journal and Courier

Leonardo Angiulo: The Evolution of Federal Sentencing Guidelines
An example of amendments from the recent past include the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 that famously addressed the 100:1 ratio disparity in punishment for crack cocaine and powder cocaine offenses. … In that release the AG supports the USSC's proposed … Read more on GoLocal Worcester