The Injustice of Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Non-Violent Drug Crimes

I'll preach this until I'm blue in the face.  And, many judges agree.  Great article here.

Jeff Sessions and Marijuana

As Sen. Jeff Sessions moves closer to confirmation as U.S. Attorney General, the question of whether he will enforce federal marijuana laws is an interesting one. Informative article here.

Most Common Times of Year Divorces Are Filed

Interesting piece re the most common times of the year divorces are filed:

http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/24/health/peak-divorce-times-study-trnd/index.html

The lack of activity around the holidays is consistent with my experience.

Innocent Man Freed

Unfortunately, innocent men and women are found guilty and incarcerated every day.  This story is amazing.  Most of them never achieve the vindication this man did.  I applaud the Prosecutor in this case.

Aunt Sues Her Eight Year Old Nephew

Sometimes, even I am surprised.  An Aunt attempted to sue her 8-year-old nephew for over $100,000.  Article is here.  Unreal.  I seriously question the competence of the lawyer that agreed to take this case.

Drug Crimes: Defining Justice

"Our jury boxes are empty but our prisons are overcrowded." Beautifully said. Great article on the scourge of drug laws in Alabama and the growing rarity of the criminal jury trial.

Pope to Chime in on Failed War on Drugs

Pope will visit a man jailed for a year and a half on charges of selling marijuana.  Article is here.  Be nice to see the Catholic church get behind the movement to reform the American criminal justice system.