Drug offenders in Minnesota will soon face lighter penalties if convicted, thanks to a compromise that was recently reached after lengthy deliberation between law enforcement officials, lawmakers and criminal defense attorneys.
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution is designed to protect Americans from the illegal search and seizure of their homes, vehicles, and other property.
“Do the crime, do the time” is a staple of American criminal justice. So, the concept of confining people beyond the length of their sentence is unsettling.
