How Will Obama Handle the War on Drugs?

Published January 9, 2013

How Will Obama Handle the War on Drugs?
The Fair Sentencing Act cut the disparity in punishment for cases involving crack as opposed to powder cocaine, which had ballooned drug sentences in urban areas where crack was perceived to be more prevalent. Despite research showing the majority of … Read more on The Root (blog)

Panola County Felon Sentenced for Firearms Violations
Further investigation revealed Johnson was a convicted felon, having previously been found guilty of multiple felony crimes including possession of crack cocaine, burglary of a habitation, and robbery. Federal law prohibits the possession of stolen … Read more on Longview News-Journal

NY man sentenced to 10 years on drug conviction
Tiante Branch, 32, of Troy, N.Y., received two five-year sentences Monday in U.S. District Court in Rutland after pleading guilty to possessing crack cocaine with intent to distribute, and firearm possession. Branch — who has an alias of “Devil … Read more on Rutland Herald