Factors that Influence Drug Offense Sentencing in Arizona
Drug offense sentencing in Arizona can be very complicated. Arizona is known for having harsh drug laws. However, two people who face a similar set of circumstances can receive different outcomes based on the evidence an attorney presents to the court. Many factors influence drug offense sentencing in Arizona. These factors include the following. Were […]
Book Raises Fears About Mental Illness, Marijuana and Violence
A new book has raised fears about mental illness, marijuana, and violence. The book claims the drug may induce psychosis and schizophrenia in some users, in particular, young men in their 20s. However, the book by former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson has also provoked a backlash. Berenson’s book, Tell Your Children: The Truth […]
Arizona has Some of the Strictest Laws for Methamphetamine Possession in the Country
People caught in possession of methamphetamine in Arizona face extremely tough sentences. The state has some of the strictest laws for meth possession in the nation on its statute books. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive, manufactured drug. It is also known as meth, chalk, crystal or ice. The drug is a stimulant that affects the […]
Drug Diversion Programs in Arizona Report Success
Drug diversion programs are not new but they are becoming increasingly popular in Arizona and other states. These programs provide mental health and substance abuse help for defendants who may otherwise end up behind bars. Pima County in Arizona became one of the most recent places in the state to adopt drug diversion programs. A […]
Tent City to Become Rehab Center
Since the infamous Tent City was recently shut down, Sheriff Paul Penzone announced that an air-conditioned space previously apart of the jail will be turned into a facility to help treat those suffering from substance abuse and addiction. Transforming Tent City into a rehabilitation center is apart of an ongoing effort to help keep repeat […]
Mentally Ill, Drug-Addicted Individuals Need Treatment, Not Jail
Our prisons are filled with mentally ill individuals, some of whom were born with disabilities, and others who have been damaged by circumstances and environment. All mentally ill offenders have their own unique conditions and needs, yet all too often they are simply cycled through the criminal justice system. Regardless of the crime committed, many […]