Monthly Archives: March 2025
Four Family Members Arrested in Polk County Drug Bust
If you look for them, you can find scenarios where the courts have acted as though family is an antidote to illicit drug use, and in ideal circumstances, it is. Judges in pretrial diversion programs have ordered defendants facing charges to live with their parents. Living with one’s parents can also be a condition… Read More »
Florida Man Avoids Life Sentence in Case Involving Drug Delivery Resulting in Death
When people advocate for tougher penalties for drug crimes, they are usually doing it to get votes or to sublimate their violent fantasies. They seem to think that the only way to prevent drug crimes is through intimidation. Meanwhile, others advocate for resources to help people who have previously abused drugs stay sober or… Read More »
How Classical Rhetoric Can Win Over Jurors Who Consider Themselves Tough on Crime
In certain corners of the Internet, people have boundless enthusiasm for Classical Greek civilization, usually focused on Athens in the 5th century B.C. If you linger too long scrolling through this content, it will give you the creeps. Either the content creators are only interested in the most superficial aspects of an ancient culture,… Read More »
