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President Obama commutes crack cocaine sentences

Eight individuals who had been incarcerated for over 15 years on crack-cocaine charges have reportedly had their sentences commuted by President Obama. Thirteen other individuals have also been pardoned in connection with various federal crimes. The pardons are traditionally done at the end of the year. Unlike a pardon, commutation of a sentence involves a reduction of legal penalties, particularly of imprisonment. Commutation is oftentimes conditional, and does not nullify the conviction. The eight commutations...

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Drug Trafficking

Heroin a popular drug in Chicago area

The Chicago area is no stranger to drug crimes. In Chicago, much criminal activity is fueled by drug activity and the drug dealing is commonplace. For some people, it is a normal part of life shared by the whole family. Because Chicago is such a hub for drugs, dealers often travel here to obtain their merchandise. In the case of heroin, it isn’t uncommon for a dealer to purchase heroin in Chicago and then fetch...

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Drug Possession

Chicago police arrest 2 men for meth, cocaine possession

It may sound like many of the stories we read about in the news. Two men were recently arrested in Chicago and charged with drug-related offenses. Police had been suspicious that they were involved in criminal activity and waited for an opportunity to approach the men. That opportunity came when the officers apparently witnessed one man delivering a package to the other man in a car. The police concluded that the package must contain drugs...

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