Recent news highlighted two Bay Area law enforcement officers involved in opioid crimes receiving lighter sentences than typical for such offenses. Joanne Segovia, a San Jose Police Officers' Association executive, was sentenced to three years probation for distributing opioids. Another case involved former SFPD officer Dalvin Cole, who was sentenced for robbing a Rite-Aid for painkillers. These examples reflect how opioid use can destroy careers but also illustrate a concerning trend of leniency in sentencing for law enforcement personnel compared to civilians.
The story of Joanne Segovia is the story of years of heavy opioid addiction, drug importation, self-delusion, and some very poor choices.
But they also show a pattern of legal sympathy rarely afforded to suspects outside law enforcement, when it comes to sentencing or punitive measures.
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