criminal provisions

"The debate raging around drug abuse today is whether addicts who commit crime should be sent to jail or to treatment. This book investigates the debate on how to confront illegal drug use and abuse in the United States, using full-color photographs and sidebars to offer readers an . . . understanding of the many proposed solutions to this problem"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations look at Susan B. Anthony's arrest and trial for voting in the president election of 1872.

This practical guide provides insightful counsel regarding the best legal options to pursue when charged with an alcohol or drug offense, but it also offers advice on how to stay out of this type of trouble in the first place. Different types and classes of drugs and exactly what constitutes illegal or illicit use of any particular drug are examined. Drug possession, purchasing, use, and DUI/DWI offenses and typical penalties are all covered in detail. An indispensable guide both for those caught up in the legal system and those attempting to stay on the right side of the law.

Examines the tactics religious entities use to avoid the law and harm others, and argues that religious groups should not be immune to the laws that govern everyone else.

Stolen valor occurs when a person lies about receiving military decorations that he or she never earned. Doug Sterner provides riveting case studies of the stolen valor imposters he's investigated and exposed, and the serious crimes - including murder - they've committed.

Describes the historical context of the U.S. Supreme Court case of Reno v. ACLU that ruled the Communications Decency Act, which regulated Internet pornography, was unconstitutional.

Covers the case of Texas v. Johnson, in which the question before the court was whether flag burning is an activity protected by the Bill of Rights.

Discusses the historical, legal and social aspects of the Supreme Court case of the "United States v. Eichman, " which questioned whether it was a criminal act to burn the United States flag as a protest action against government policies.

Examines the issue and controversies related to the debate over the legalization of drugs, discussing police and government efforts to end the illegal drug trade, and including arguments both for and against the legalization of drugs.