Sentences with phrase «penalty for drug»

2) Penalty for Drug Trafficking or importing: The penalties for drug trafficking or importing (depending on the drug) can range from a non-custodial sentence to a maximum term of life imprisonment.

Usually the latter and there is a death penalty for drug crimes.

Please remember that Indonesia carries the death penalty for drug traffickers, even if the amount of drugs is extremely small.

But the aspect that garnered headlines was President Trump's repeated emphasis on seeking the death penalty for drug traffickers.

Currently 25 countries retain the death penalty for drug offences.

And he says execution should be the flagship «get tough» consequence for drug dealers, claiming that countries that impose the death penalty for drug traffickers don't have drug crises like America's opioid problem.

Virgin Unite, Richard and the Global Commission on Drug Policy call for the abolition of the death penalty for drug offences, and ultimately for all offences.

And at least 32 countries still prescribe the death penalty for drug offences.

The Ultimate Deterrent: Trump's forthcoming proposals to address the opioid epidemic reportedly include the death penalty for some drug dealers — an idea that Republican lawmakers appear to be open to.

WASHINGTON President Donald Trump will unveil a plan on Monday to combat the opioid addiction crisis that includes seeking the death penalty for drug dealers and urging Congress to toughen sentencing laws for drug traffickers, White House officials said on Sunday.

And the recommendations include tougher criminal penalties for drug sales and more treatment options for users.

The bill would step up penalties for a drug dealer who sells the heroin that results in an overdose.

Indonesia enforces harsh penalties for both drug use and trafficking — don't take anything off the island with you.

The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) believes the marijuana legislation recently introduced in Canada would establish stiff new penalties for drug - impaired driving, but that several issues still need to be dealt with to make the new regime effective.

If you do take drugs in Vegas, you may be in for some of the harshest penalties for drug use in the US.

New penalties for drug - impaired driving take effect Sunday Oct. 2, 2016, in Ontario Ontario motorists stopped by police for driving while high on marijuana — or other drugs — will face the same Highway Traffic Act penalties as drunk drivers starting Sunday, October 2, 2016.

What are the Penalties for Drug Trafficking?

The following aspects determine the severity of the charge and penalties for drug crimes:

Penalties for drug crimes may result in hefty fines, imprisonment in a county jail or state prison, the loss of a driver's license, and a ruined reputation.

In 1999, the Federal Bureau of Investigation estimated that there were 2.5 million arrests of juveniles.1 In1997, juvenile courts handled almost 1 800 000 delinquency cases.2 On an average day, more than 106 000 youth are in custody in juvenile facilities.3 Almost60 % of detained youth are African American or Hispanic.3 Moreover, recent changes in the laws, such as mandatory penalties for drug crimes and lowering the age that juveniles can be tried as adults, have resulted in more juveniles serving time than ever before.

Not exact matches

Daiichi Sankyo's press release comes in the wake not only of Ranbaxy's highly unusual criminal guilty plea and $ 500 million in fines and penalties — the largest ever against a generic - drug maker — but also a lengthy Fortune article that exposed for the first time the depth and extent of the fraud charges leveled at the company and the knowledge of senior company executives.

From supporting projects that I'm passionate about, such as being an advocate for gay rights, to drug policy reform, to using my voice and that of the Virgin Group to shine a spotlight on issues that I believe are unacceptable, such as poaching and the death penalty.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Thursday called again for federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against drug traffickers who cause overdose deaths.

Unlike Schedule 2 drugs (like stuff you can get from a pharmacists or hospitals including acetaminophen / hydrocodone, ibuprofen / oxycodone and morphine), Schedule 1 drugs are viewed as dangerous, and the legal penalties for possessing them can be steep.

As for using the death penalty for deterrence, it seems unlikely that this country is ready to execute drug dealers by the hundreds of thousands.

According to a report from Politico, the White House's soon - to - be-unveiled plan to combat the opioid crisis includes one detail that should terrify and outrage pro-life advocates: The death penalty for even low - level drug dealers.

Recently in a post about quest to break the home run record, we listed the schedule of penalties for baseball's drug testing policy.

Spare a thought for Colombian goalkeeper Conio Vazques who, in March 1996, saved three penalties during a shoot - out only to be gunned down after the game by a drugs baron who had bet heavily on an opposition victory.

Increased attention to the issue of heroin abuse has focused on traditional concerns such as enforcement of drug sales and strengthening penalties, especially for upper echelon dealers.

President Trump traveled to the first - in - the - nation primary state of New Hampshire to rail against drug dealers responsible for the deadly opioid epidemic devastating the US, vowing «tough action» including the death penalty.

Can not help but wonder if Cadet Bonespurs call for death penalty for «drug dealers» will be applied to the pharmaceutical companies that intentionally cause high levels of addiction based upon their greed?

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)- The New York state Senate has voted to toughen the penalties for selling drugs near a drug or alcohol treatment center.

[76] Ghana retains and exercises the death penalty for treason, corruption, robbery, piracy, drug trafficking, rape, and homicide.

Last week, the Governor and legislative leaders reached an agreement on multiple bills that include new programs and insurance reforms to improve treatment options for individuals suffering from heroin and opioid addiction; measures to strengthen penalties and put in place additional tools for law enforcement to crack down on the distribution of illegal drugs; provisions to ensure the proper and safe use of naloxone, an overdose antidote; and support for enhanced public awareness campaigns to prevent drug abuse.

State Senator James Seward joined police and fire officials on Thursday at the Homer Fire station to announce legislation to increase criminal penalties for individuals who cause a fire or explosion while manufacturing illegal drugs.

On the issue of opioid abuse, Perini said he would use what is known that the «Kingpin» statute to get penalties of 25 years to life for drug sellers he said were responsible for 400 overdose deaths last year.

«To achieve this, all the states in northern Nigeria, should establish and strengthen the state task force on counterfeit and fake drugs and unwholesome processed foods, revoke all land titles where drugs are being sold and review the laws to provide stiff penalties for offenders.

The bills, which will go into effect 60 days after being signed into law by Mayor Bill de Blasio, are meant to close loopholes that have made a 2012 statewide ban of K2 difficult to enforce, increase individual penalties for sale of the drug and strengthen the city's ability to shut down stores that are discovered to be selling it.

But the two have taken opposite positions on the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Act, with Serino calling for its repeal, and Gipson saying the law provides stricter penalties on drug dealers and persons committing acts of domestic violence.

In what will perhaps be the biggest end - of - session deal, Cuomo and legislative leaders agreed on bills to support addiction treatment and enact stricter penalties for illegal drug distribution, in response to what they deemed a heroin «epidemic.»

The New York state Senate has voted to toughen the penalties for selling drugs near a drug or alcohol treatment center.

And crucially it wants to move away from the idea that a drug should only be banned if it is harmful - or that the severity of the penalty for possession or supply should depend on the extent of that harmfulness.

In a sign that public attitudes towards drugs are becoming decidedly more liberal, an Ipsos - MORI poll for the Transform Drug Policy Foundation found 53 % of people want cannabis legalised, while just 14 % want tougher penalties for users.

He said, «On consular issues, Nigeria recognises the drugs emergency situation in Indonesia and pleaded for commuting death penalty to life imprisonment.»

Roads Minister Andrew Jones insisted that Britain has some of the safest roads in the world and added: «We have tightened the laws on drug driving and are looking at increasing penalties for tackling mobile phone use at the wheel.»

We are tightening the laws on drug driving and will shortly have tougher penalties for using a mobile phone while driving.

ALBANY — New York will require insurance companies to provide improved coverage for heroin addiction recovery while stiffening some criminal penalties for sale of the drug under a wide - ranging effort agreed to by state leaders Wednesday.

But he supports decriminalizing marijuana — ending criminal penalties for possessing and using small amounts of the drug.

ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders agreed Wednesday on legislation to support addiction treatment and enact stricter penalties for illegal drug distribution, in response to what they called a growing heroin, opioid and prescription - drug - abuse epidemic.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for the decriminalization of marijuana in his 2017 State of the State book, saying he will advance legislation amending the state's drug laws to remove criminal penalties.