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Crime, Law and Justice

Despite legalization, marijuana black market hides in plain sight

Despite legalization, marijuana black market hides in plain sight

Washington state legalized recreational pot in 2012, but the black market lives on. Pot grown legally leaks into illegal markets, while networks of illegal producers pretend they're licensed.
by Martin Kaste

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Eden Prairie leader presses gun shops to voluntarily restrict sales

Eden Prairie leader presses gun shops to voluntarily restrict sales

The city can't stop gun sales, but one council member wants the city to formally ask gun sellers to stop selling military-style assault weapons and prohibit firearms sales to anyone younger than 21. A hearing is set for Wednesday night.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Charge dropped in case of Missouri governor, but prosecutors plan to refile

Charge dropped in case of Missouri governor, but prosecutors plan to refile

Jury selection was in its third day in the felony invasion-of-privacy case against Eric Greitens when the trial was halted. But officials said they would pursue the case using a special prosecutor.
by Barbara Campbell

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Supreme Court upholds individual rights in 2 key criminal justice cases

Supreme Court upholds individual rights in 2 key criminal justice cases

The court decided only the accused have a right to profess guilt or innocence, not a lawyer. And in the age of Zipcar, you still maintain a right to privacy even if you aren't on a rental agreement.
by Nina Totenberg and Lee Sheehan

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