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California
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
4 weeks ago

Prop. 36 promised treatment for people with serious drug addiction, but jails are left holding the bag

Proposition 36 made certain drug and theft crimes felonies, added treatment options for long-term addicts, and shifted substantial unfunded costs onto state and county budgets.
Law
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

The Hidden Felony in Your Pocket: Why Snooping on a Partner's Phone Could Land You in Jail - Social Media Explorer

Snooping on a partner's phone can constitute unauthorized access to private communications and is punishable under federal and state laws, with evidence often inadmissible.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Editorial | NYC can effectively fight crime without troops | amNewYork

In the years immediately following the pandemic, retail theft became a business-busting, job-killing plague in New York. Professional shoplifters used the five-finger discount more effectively than they had in years, grabbing whatever they could get their hands on and selling the hot commodities online for profit. The city and state fought back not by sending in armed troops, but with common-sense solutions.
New York City
US politics
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

Trump moves to ban flag burning despite Supreme Court ruling that Constitution allows it

An executive order directs the Justice Department to investigate and prosecute flag burning when it likely incites imminent lawless action or causes non-First Amendment harm.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago

Van driver double the drink limit and man with ecstasy in Croydon courts

Kieran Appiah, 23, was disqualified from driving for six months for driving without due care and using an uninsured vehicle. Total fines and costs amount to £1,424.
Law
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Homeless-related arrests, citations soared in these California cities after Supreme Court case

California cities are increasingly penalizing homeless residents for survival actions, following the Supreme Court ruling on camping bans.
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