Majority opposes harsh mandatory minimum sentencing laws
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(US) The cheaper crack cocaine is more prevalent among Black and low-income users. (Mon Oct 06 23:49:50 2008 PDT)
FX PICKS UP SECOND SEASON OF NEW DRAMA SONS OF ANARCHY
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(Canada) Sons of Anarchy is an adrenalized drama with darkly comedic undertones about a notorious outlaw motorcycle club intent on protecting their sheltered small town against encroaching drug dealers, corporate developers and overzealous law officers. (Mon Oct 06 23:35:02 2008 PDT)
Around the valley
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(US) Ancheta was driving too fast to negotiate a curve near 2225 East. Prosecutors conceded there was some disagreement about whether the incident involved self defense and recommended probation for Freeman. (Mon Oct 06 23:35:02 2008 PDT)
On the Record Oct. 5, 2008
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(US) Stanley Owen Strange III, misdemeanor, assault; and 2) violation of probation; sentenced to 2 years probation, 13 days jail and 13 days CFTS (Credit For Time Served), no aggressive or assaultive behavior toward any person, advise of a 10 year statutory prohibition against ownership of firearms, advised of all f... (Mon Oct 06 23:19:49 2008 PDT)
Judge sentences defendants to prison
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(US) Julio Cesar Carlin-Robles, 37, pleaded guilty to distribution of a controlled substance, a class 3 felony. Arcadio Contreras-Alcala, 28, pleaded guilty to possession of a schedule 2 controlled substance, a class 5 felony. Authorities alleged the men operated one of the la... (Mon Oct 06 23:19:49 2008 PDT)
Doctors' Free Prescription Drug Samples may Be Hazardous for Kids
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(US) Two of the top 15 sample medications given to children were schedule II controlled substances (drugs controlled and monitored by the Drug Enforcement Agency due to high potential for abuse). (Mon Oct 06 22:19:15 2008 PDT)
Circuit Court, October 7, 2008
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(US) Deangelis, 18, 5304 Frederick Blvd., for three years after pleading guilty to a felony charge of second-degree burglary; must serve two months shock detention; must remain at current residence; must obey curfew from 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.; must have no contact with Lisa Menschik or Aaron Menschik; must submit to alcohol/drug testing; must submit to evaluation ... (Mon Oct 06 22:19:15 2008 PDT)