Cartwright: Absolutely. We waste a lot of resources prosecuting people for ridiculous charges like possessing marijuana yet murders, rapists, and violent criminals go free. Going back to an earlier discussion, we need to decriminalize drugs, tax them and regulate that industry. We accomplish nothing by locking people up who have possession of marijuana. It hasn’t … Continue reading 2013 Symposium: We Have People Serving 10-15 For Possessing Marijuana And 10-15 Years For Felony DUI Yet Murderers, Gang Members, And Violent Criminals Walk Free. Does Our Legal System Need To Be Reformed?
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2013 Symposium: Are You Really Innocent Until Proven Guilty?
Cartwright: Legally you are still innocent until proven guilty by a jury of your peers. However, as we’ve seen with so many high profile cases, you’re judged and either convicted or exonerated by the court of public opinion long before you come to trial. And of course, the media fuels the fires of this for … Continue reading 2013 Symposium: Are You Really Innocent Until Proven Guilty?
