Attorney General Eric Holder announces drug-sentencing reform in San Francisco

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In a speech at the American Bar Association's annual meeting, Holder said the Justice Department would promote drug-treatment and community-service programs as alternatives to prison for many low-level offenders who for years have been caught up in …
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Driver responsible for deadly crash in Pupukea sentenced to 10 years in prison

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On Wednesday, a judge sentenced Poole to 10 years in prison, but said her time behind bars will not begin yet since she's in a drug and alcohol treatment program at Sand Island. The court will reconvene on Nov. 14 to decide if Poole's treatment is …
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Economics or Morals: What's Behind the DOJ's New Prison Policies?

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DOJ will also expand the use of "diversion" programs such as drug treatment and community service that could be used instead of incarceration. These changes to Justice Department protocol are significant and will affect a large number of the prison …
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