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Mandatory MinimumsOne in 100: Behind Bars in 2008
One in 100: Behind Bars is a Pew Report that talks about the staggering increase of Americans in prison.
It's not a 'war on drugs' anymore The war on drugs is winding down. The director of national drug control policy , R. Gil Kerlikowske, favors prevention and treatment rather than incarceration because it's more effective and less costly. (Oregonian Editorial)
By The Oregonian Editorial BoardUnlocking America - Why and How to Reduce America?s Prison Population
A 2007 report from the Center on Media, Crime and Justice, Unlocking America - Why and How to Reduce America’s P
Federal Mandatory Minimums to be Reviewed Congress has ordered the panel that advises judges on prison terms to conduct a review of (federal) mandatory-minimum sentences, a move that could lead to a dramatic rethinking of how the U.S. incarcerates its criminals. (Wall Street Journal)
Is Measure 11 Really Working? A look at Oregon's crime rate--and the evidence that shows Measure 11 is not responsible for decreasing rates of crime.
Article by Erika Spaet
Mandatory sentences tossed The Register Guard quotes PSJ Executive Director David Rogers regarding the mandatory minimum sentences that were called into question by the Oregon Supreme Court in a ruling that affirmed two trial court decisions to impose sentences less than what is required by Measure 11.
September 25,2009
Oregon Supreme Court limits Measure 11 sentences The state Supreme Court ruled 4-3 on Thursday that the severity of a criminal penalty must be related to the gravity of the offense and that in "rare circumstances" trial court judges can impose lesser sentences than those required by Measure 11.
Oregon Supreme Court limits Measure 11 sentences
Measure 11 Sentences Found Excessive by Oregon's Supreme Court Mandatory minimum sentences were called into question by the Oregon Supreme Court today in a ruling that affirmed two trial court decisions to impose sentences less than what is required by Measure 11. The court ruled that imposing the mandatory minimum sentences was unconstitutional.
Mandatory minimum sentences were called into question by the Oregon Supreme Court today in a ruling that affirmed two trial court decisions to impose sentences less than what is required by Measure
Study Finds Record Number of People Serving Life Terms More prisoners today are serving life terms than ever before ? 140,610 out of 2.3 million incarcerated nationally ? under tough mandatory minimum-sentencing laws and the declining use of parole. (The New York Times)
Issue Brief: Mannix?s Mandatory Minimum Measure Will Cost Oregonians Billion... Mannix?s Measure 61 would require mandatory prison sentences for first time offenders up to 36 months for property, drug and identity theft crimes.
Mannix’s Measure 61 would require mandatory prison sentences for first time offenders up to 36 months for property, drug and identity theft crimes.
FAMM (Families against Mandatory Minimums)
FAMM is a national organization advocating for sentencing reform at the state and federal levels.
Crime Trends and Incarceration Rates in Oregon
Help Stop Kevin Mannix! You can still help stop Mandatory Minimum Madness!
You can still help stop Mandatory Minimum Madness! As you know, we are working hard to defeat Measure 61 and Election Day is fast approaching.
News Media Coverage Related to Measures 61 and 57 Media coverage from around the state about the devastation Measure 61 would cause and the supporting the more balanced alternative measure (Measure 57).
New Mandatory Sentences on Oregon Ballot Kevin Mannix, author of Measure 11 and five-time loser in election bids has collected enough signatures to put a crime-related measure on this November?s ballot. His initiative creates mandatory minimum sentences for drug and property crimes.
Kevin Mannix, author of Measure 11 and five-time loser in election bids for Governor, Attorney General, and Congress has collected enough signatures to put a crime-related measure on this November&
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