Mostly for financial reasons, almost all convicted defendants receive probation. Georgia prisons spend about $50,000 per year per inmate. Especially as the prison population rises, that cost adds up quickly. Probationers, who remain free as long as … [Read more...]
Major Drug Bust in Richmond County
Authorities released few details about a yearlong investigation that resulted in eight arrests for drug trafficking and related charges.During the investigation, which involved the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, … [Read more...]
Two Crisp County Men in Jail Following Drug Sweep
Four months after a multi-agency investigation began, authorities arrested two men on various drug trafficking-related charges.GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office, Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement … [Read more...]
Marijuana Breathalyzer Test Coming to the United States
The National Institute of Science and Technology has earmarked $1.4 million to study roadside cannabis chemical tests.This study is part of an overall effort headed by the National Institute of Justice. So far, the NIJ has committed over $14 … [Read more...]
U.S. House Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill
Three Republicans joined all but two Democrats in approving marijuana decriminalization at the federal level.In addition to decriminalizing most possession matters, the measure would also allow the Veteran Administration to prescribe medical … [Read more...]
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