Reefer Madness: Drug Court: No Silver Bullet

If drug court isn't the answer, what is?

"...Let's face it: America has a drug problem. Perhaps the biggest part of this problem is..."

April 29, 2011 News Column by Jordan Smith

Judge in One of the County’s Busiest Courts to Be Appointed This Month

Nick Chu will move to the county’s new probate court

"...Peace for Precinct 5 runs one of our busiest courts, handling evictions, bond conditions, certain Class C misdemeanors, and..."

Sept. 6, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Drug Budget

What does Obama's new drug budget say about his administration's priorities?

"...In announcing the release of the proposed federal drug control budget for 2011, Pres­id­ent Barack Obama's drug czar,..."

March 5, 2010 News Column by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Drug Laws Are So Fifties

Advocacy group calls for a return to the Seventies on sentencing

"...of mandatory-minimum prison sentences to punish, and supposedly deter, drug crimes. The U.S. first tried this approach in dealing..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Charging Drug Dealers With Murder Could Increase Overdose Numbers

The scope of the drug-induced homicide law is up to prosecutors’ interpretation

"...Time is a flat circle, and 1990s policy on drugs is no exception. Instead of legalizing fentanyl test strips,..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Seattle Police Chief Named Drug Czar

Obama has named Seattle's progressive police chief to be head of U.S. drug policy office -- perhaps a signal of more compassionate times to come?

"...to head up the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. And he's chosen the progressive top cop..."

Feb. 12, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch: DPS Says Drug Seizures Up

Troopers collect $160 million worth of cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana, department reports

"...Safety reports that 2005 was another record-breaking year for drug seizures, with troopers collecting more than a ton of..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Does an Expired Execution Drug Make Death Painful?

Either way, the state killed Robert Fratta Tuesday

"...Balentine – asked that the state investigate whether the drugs Texas uses in its lethal injections are expired and..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Travis County's Specialty Courts

"...Adult drug court..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature

The War on Talking About the Drug War

Border Patrol agent loses job after stating the obvious

"...and began talking. When the conversation turned to the drug-related violence that was plaguing the border, Gonzalez "mentioned that..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Column by Jordan Smith

Death Row Inmates Say Expired Drug Makes Execution Painful, Cruel

Robert Fratta set to die Tuesday night

"...– are asking that the state investigate whether the drugs Texas uses in its lethal injections are expired and..."

Jan. 9, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

A Helluva Drug

"...Surprise,” News, Nov. 15]. Neoliberalism truly is a helluva drug. If he were truly interested in showing some remorse,..."

Nov. 17, 2019 Postmarks

Niche Justice

Travis County specialty courts try to break the cycle of crime

"...She'd first taken the drug while on a double date when she was 15...."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Governor to Decriminalize Pot!

Perry claims progress … but the facts are not so plain

"...but also that he's long been a supporter of drug decriminalization policies in Texas...."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness

Federal drug enforcers show little interest in treatment

"...The numbers are in – and, once again, drug treatment and prevention programs are the big losers in..."

March 14, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...almost immediately sending defense attorneys offense reports, particularly on drug cases, via email...."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

District Eternity

As Ronnie Earle steps down, he looks back on his life's work

"...around the concept of "community justice" – including diversionary drug courts, child-abuse prevention, family-violence prevention, community justice councils, and..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

What Now? What Next?

With clinics already closing, Texas' extreme abortion restrictions head to the courts

"...administering pharmaceutical abortions adhere to the original Food and Drug Administration protocol designed for the drug when it was..."

July 26, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Perry Chills on Pot Decriminalization

Texas Gov comes out in support of less punitive drug policy

"...but also that he's long been a supporter of drug decriminalization policies in Texas...."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Perry's Farewell

It's time to say goodbye to the Governor-for-Life

"...of diversion programs instead of prison for alcoholism and drug addiction – citing an unnamed Dallas Democratic judge for..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Beaten by Wackenhut

A former Travis County inmate alleges that Wackenhut Corporation bears responsibility for his prison beating.

"...Southwest music festival, Prater was popped for a minor drug possession charge. In 1998, for a first-time offense of..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Prosecutor Times Four

Part 1: Meet the candidates for Travis County district attorney

"...the office – including time as chief over trial courts and over the Public Integrity Unit. Since 1997 she..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness

Convicted drug felons slated for early release this week under new crack-cocaine guidelines

"...federal prisoners estimated eligible this year to ask the courts for a sentencing reduction – many may become eligible..."

March 7, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The National Council of La Raza issues a disheartening report on Texans of color and the state's justice system.

"...Despite the proven success of drug courts -- special courts that explicitly address offenders' substance-abuse..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

Reefer Roundup 2/23/11

Your drug war news all in one place.

"...the 411 on California running out of money for drug treatment, the real cost of prohibition, and more!..."

Feb. 23, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...to it taking in fewer people for misdemeanors and drug offenses. What a Community Wants..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Reefer Roundup: 6/3/11

Your dose of drug war news

"...retroactive, and a bunch of international honchos say the Drug War has got to go...."

June 3, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Possession Not a Passport to Deportation

Supremes rule that deportation isn't automatic

"...The U.S. Supreme Court ruled yesterday that minor drug possession does not automatically warrant the deportation of otherwise..."

June 15, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Page Two: Correlation Does Not Imply Causation

The lessons of Florida beaches, anti-drug education, and chain gangs

"...up working for maybe a week with the Florida drug-abuse education folks, putting on presentations at local high schools...."

May 9, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Weed Watch

Orrin Hatch, drug law reformer?

"...for a host of crimes – many of them drug-related – without offering judges much leeway to reduce the..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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