29 Nov 2021

Is Legalization of Drugs the Real Solution?

On behalf of Jasti & Khandhar   |   Criminal Defense

For five decades, the War on Drugs failed. It did not decrease overdose deaths and it increased mass incarceration. The current administration continues to criminalize drugs. We need a new solution. In the meantime, it is crucial to have a fierce defense if you are charged with a drug-related offense.

Source:

https://www.nbcnews.com/think/politics-policy/fentanyl-drug-overdose-deaths-are-rising-biden-administration-rcna6384

9 Nov 2021

Philadelphia Council Member Drafts New Legislation

On behalf of Jasti & Khandhar   |   Firm News

“That is not how I wanted to introduce my son to law enforcement…and the interaction, I just can’t take back,” said Philadelphia council member Isaiah Thomas. The memory of him being pulled over with his young child in the car and his own experiences as a black man are the reasons he has drafted new legislation banning officers pulling over drivers for minor traffic violations.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2021/11/08/1052957246/why-philadelphia-has-banned-low-level-traffic-stops