Criminal law is designed to protect the populace (and the state) from wrongdoings by punishing those who committed bad acts, typically with prison time and/or a fine, as a deterrent to those considering such activities in the future.
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The decriminalization of Hemp has served to emphasize the twisted relationship among drug use, law enforcement (e.g., impaired driving), and also empl
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Admissions policies at universities are going to change — for the better.
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