Archives : 2010 : November

1. A Look at Holiday Cyber Crime

   Nov 29, 2010 —

   Authorities often see a spike in criminal activity during the holidays, and with America still in the grips of a shaky economy, this holiday season will likely be no different. Financially strapped Americans feel tremendous financial pressure during the holidays and will often resort to clever, if not desperate new ways to pull off their crimes. … [More]

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2. Washington State Cocaine Users are Getting More than they Bargained For

   Nov 15, 2010 —

   There is an alarming trend happening with the production of cocaine. When cocaine arrives in the United States, it is normally thought to be in a relatively pure state. With every step in the distribution process, the drug is inevitably cut with various substances. This is done to provide more product to sell to maximize … [More]

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3. King County Drug Diversion Court

   Nov 14, 2010 —

   King County has taken an innovative approach to address drug and alcohol abuse.  The King County Drug Diversion Program combines the criminal justice system with an alcohol and drug treatment program. This provides the offender a unique opportunity to address their own addictions and hold them accountable. While this is not the first drug court … [More]

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4. Follow Up on Proposition 19-Legalization of Marijuana

   Nov 8, 2010 —

   California voters have spoken, and Proposition 19 did not pass. This ground breaking ballot initiative would have made the sale and recreational use of marijuana legal in California. Anyone over the age of 21 could legally possess one ounce or under, and would have the ability to grow their own. The results of the election … [More]

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5. Is Marijuana Possession and Use Legal? California’s Proposition 19 on Election Day

   Nov 2, 2010 —

   Proposition 19 is the landmark initiative which seeks to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. While initially there was strong support Prop 19, it appears to be waning:  in the latest field poll 49% of voters said they would vote no, while 42% said they would vote yes. This is an emotionally charged initiative is … [More]

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6. Will Washington Legalize Marijuana? A Study of California Proposition 19.

   Nov 1, 2010 —

   Things are getting interesting in California. After next week, if Proposition 19 passes marijuana could be legal in the state of California. What does this mean? Will there be sobriety checkpoints checking for stoned drivers, or will people step outside their local drinking establishment for a quick joint? If Proposition 19 passes, it could mean … [More]

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