Georgia has the fourth highest incarceration rate in the nation. Georgia taxpayers finance that system at the rate of $1 billion per year. Tough on Crime Many people — even people who are “tough on crime” — are wondering if spending that much money on prisons is wise, and if it is making Georgians any safer. […]

Last year, roughly 50 percent of those in federal prison were serving time for drug offenses. 37 million non-violent offenders were arrested for crimes like drug possession – about 10 million were brought in for possession of marijuana. How much was spent to arrest and incarcerate these individuals? The bill for one year was nearly […]

Along with marijuana possession, prescription drug crimes rank high on the list for most prosecuted drug offenses. In late April, the Georgia House and Senate agreed to a bill that will establish a system for monitoring the drugs prescribed and dispensed in the state. Monitoring Prescription Pills The Patient Safety Act, Senate Bill 418, places the task […]

University of Georgia students accused of drug possession or underage drinking could be up for lighter sentences following a policy change approval by UGA administrators on Tuesday. Under the new guidelines, school officials at the University will have more flexibility in determining proper punishment for students caught with alcohol or in possession of drugs. Better For The […]