Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has unveiled a draft proposal for having cannabis removed from the federal Controlled Substances Act. This would avoid the impact of federal laws on local state laws that have legalized the drug. The discussion draft also includes the initiative to resentence and expunge non-violent marijuana convictions. The revenue from a […]
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According to state data, more than 1,100 people died from opioids in Wisconsin last year. The state has filed suit against the maker of OxyContin, alleging that the manufacturer has “helped ignite the drug crisis with deceptive marketing claims”. The state aims to hold individuals responsible for the opioid epidemic. The money from the settlement […]
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As of today, in-person visitation will resume at the Wisconsin DOC institutions. Incarcerated people will finally have a chance to see their friends and family in person, and for some this means hugging their children for the first time in 15 months. Precautions will be in place for COVID-19. Before you go visit your loved […]
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If you receive probation as a sentencing for your after committing a crime in Wisconsin, you may be relieved. This means less time incarcerated behind bars, or none at all. There are certain rules and conditions you must follow throughout your while on probation period. However, what happens if you violate the terms of your […]
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