Youth Crime in California at an all-time Low Crimes committed by juveniles in California have plunged to the lowest level since record keeping began in 1954, according to a study released by the non-profit Center on Juvenile Criminal Justice in San Francisco. Between 2010 and 2011 alone, youth arrests declined a surprising 20 percent. Felony arrests were […]
Month: December 2012
In November, Washington and Colorado became the first two states to legalize the use of marijuana for recreational purposes. While medical use of cannabis is now legal in 18 states and the District of Columbia, the herb remains highly illegal under federal law, and the response of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) remains to be seen. […]