Herald News: Smart sentencing on low-level drug crimes

Herald News: Smart sentencing on low-level drug crimes

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In New Jersey, the bill signed last year creates a pilot program in which non-violent drug offenders are sent to treatment centers as opposed to prison. Christie's plan is for the program to be operating in every county in four years. The strategy not …
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Calif. counties seek to reduce re-offense rate

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SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — When Yen Ly was released from behind bars this spring, she assumed it wouldn't be long before she began committing credit card fraud again to keep up with bills while feeding a devastating meth habit. This time, however, was …
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'The game has taken more from me than I've ever gotten from it': Inmates pass

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TRENTON — Pierce hasn't seen his twin brother in more than five years. Jessica has children she hasn't seen in two years. Charles can only see his daughter during timed, guarded visits and Jennifer has parted from her fiancé forever. Because they …
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Injured Cruz expects to play in opener vs. Dallas

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz has shed the protective boot he's been sporting, and expects to play in the regular-season opener against the Dallas Cowboys Sept. 8. "Feeling good," Cruz said Tuesday, a day after the …
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