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What NORML is doing to Reform Marijuana Laws

March 7, 2013

Somehow, despite all the progress society has made in the realms of freedom of choice, marijuana is still on the proverbial chopping block. The debate on the legalization of the herb has been an ongoing circus for decades even though proof has been given that there are more dangerous substances readily available to consumers. Prohibition […]

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The Difference between Legalization and Decriminalization

March 7, 2013

Several substances and activities have become the focus of a decriminalization or legalization debate over the decades. They have included alcohol, marijuana, and prostitution. The arguments rage on, with both sides passionately holding their ground. The people behind these debates have very strong feelings about their topic. Legalization of Marijuana Today, one of the hot […]

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Entering the US with a Criminal Background

March 7, 2013

US Immigration restricts access into the country so that people with a criminal history are not automatically eligible to enter, even as visitors. They can be sent home at the border. Computers allow every customs agent to know the details of a person’s criminal activity without making a single phone call. The rules for entering […]

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The Difference between Legalization and Decriminalization

February 5, 2013

Several substances and activities have become the focus of a decriminalization or legalization debate over the decades. They have included alcohol, marijuana, and prostitution. The arguments rage on, with both sides passionately holding their ground. The people behind these debates have very strong feelings about their topic. Legalization of Marijuana Today, one of the hot […]

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The Perils of Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer

November 29, 2012

(US criminal law) When a police officer arrives at your door, chances are that you are already having a bad day.  Sometimes, tempers can flare, making an already upsetting situation even worse.  However, any attack against a police officer can have serious and long lasting consequences.  While assault is always a serious crime, aggravated assault […]

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