Keeping Kids out of Prison
History of Juvenile Justice in America Throughout the 1700-1800s, courts typically punished children by imprisoning them in jails and penitentiaries. Few formal... Read More
The Prohibition of Drugs in America
History has shown us that punitive policies do not impact the drug industry. Notwithstanding, the United States has traditionally taken a tough... Read More
The Legality of Military Action in Outer Space
Outer space is a neutral territory designated free from the appropriation under international law. However, the increasingly valuable military and economic significance... Read More
SOCIETY, LAW, AND PSYCHEDELICS
Prohibition of Psychedelics Marijuana became increasingly popular throughout the 1930s. During that period, newspapers published headlines such as “Murder Weed Found Up... Read More
The Psychological Benefits of Psychedelics
Psychedelics have been a popular street drug since LSD gained prominence in the 1960s. Prior to modernity, humanity around the globe utilized... Read More
MARIJUANA IN AMERICA
Marijuana has been legalized throughout much of the United States. The drug is largely benign, and most Americans are familiar with its... Read More
Yes, It’s Legal to Turn Around at a DUI Checkpoint
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious problem in communities across the United States. To catch more impaired... Read More
Determining When Drug Court is the Right Option
Drug Courts have demonstrated success at reducing recidivism, but the Defendant is subject to considerable supervision and hefty sanctions. Drug Court provides... Read More
Penalties for Prescription Fraud in Utah
In Utah, the State legislature has reduced simple drug possession statutes so that in most circumstances, a charge for the possession of... Read More
Utah Proposes to Expand Self Defense Law
Last month, Utah became the latest state of at least 22 others to make changes to its stand-your-ground law. Utah’s House of... Read More