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An analysis of how the Constitution and judicial discretion conflict with Congressional politics over the idea of mandatory minimums and the war on drugs.

S101's recent interview with New Democrat Member of Parliament Megan Leslie, Halifax, spanned a variety of topics ranging from civil liberties to addictions and poverty.

The Justice Minister has tabled proposed legislation to get tougher on large financial frauds.. This comes in the wake of recent high profile Canadian Ponzi schemes.

Under Bill C-58, Internet Service Providers face fines and jail for not reporting sites containing child pornography and customers engaged in illegal activity.

The new Conservative Party of Canada has been very successful in gaining and maintaining power in the modern parliament.

More than thirty years after the War on Drugs was declared, billions of dollars are being spent every year on a losing battle.

There are four basic categories of punishment for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in Alabama, determined primaily by the DUI conviction history of the driver

One World operates on the honor system and people choose their own portions and prices. Restaurant customers can also volunteer and receive a voucher for a free meal.

If every criminal case went to trial, the criminal justice system would effectively shut down. The answer developed to this problem is the plea bargain.

Teens are unaware of the consequence of "sexting." Frighteningly, they may face prosecution for child pornography.

Federal law provides for the early release of prisoners based on a predetermined set of criteria, but is it wise in all cases? Their is debate on both sides.

If an Illinois criminal defendant either pleads guilty or is found guilty of a crime, the law prescribes a penalty. The possible penalties may combine judicial options.

S101 recently had the opportunity to speak with Megan Leslie, Member of Parliament for Halifax on a variety of issues.

Citizen journalism and social networking site Twitter shows historic significance in delivering news, photographs, and video of developing revolt against Islamic regime.

S101's interview with Megan Leslie, Member of Parliament for Halifax concludes with a discussion of ideology, the New Democratic Party, and the leadership of Jack Layton.