now about crime? The new Republican congress persons are the experts on crime just ask them.
The bill provides for reduced sentences two years for some first time non violent drug offenders. Opponents contend that this provision is soft on drugs. Proponents contend that the federal courts and prisons are jammed with non violent, small time drug offenders who do not belong in prison.
The crime bill of 1994 allows prosecutors in rape trials to introduce prior sexual offenses by defendants even if such offenses results in no conviction or even no charge being laid. Opponents charge that this provision largely undermines the double jeopardy clause of the United States Constitution. Proponents contend that the provision extends greater protection to the rights of women. Both positions overlook the fact that the rape provision of the bill does not apply to state courts where most rape trials occur. The bill prohibits the sale of guns to persons under court restraining orders associated with family violence. The predictable right to
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