Cases heard in County Court

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… of criminal possession of a controlled substance, prosecutors said. Francis Crispell, 28, of Cohoes, was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in state prison and 10 years of post-release supervision after his December guilty plea to first-degree …
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Faces of the homeless in Sacramento

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Inside the notorious “Tent City” where she spent most of her time, I witnessed violent fights and illegal drug abuse and clashes between homeless men and women, and police officers responding to complaints about noise and trash. I also saw people who …
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Marijuana: Is it still a gateway drug?

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For related stories on the heroin epidemic at the Jersey Shore, visit APP.com/heroin. More … Does Coronato believe marijuana should still be regarded as a “gateway drug” to more serious substance abuse, such as heroin use? To the extent that there is …
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