Tougher Sentences Are Called for in Fentanyl Cases

Tougher sentences are called for in fentanyl cases

U.S. President Donald Trump has said frequently he is in favour of the death penalty, going so far as to suggest state governors should pass legislation applying it to drug offences. As I seldom agree with anything Trump does or suggests and I am against the death penalty, I naturally see him as being out to lunch on this one. But my objection specifically is in regard to the application of the death penalty. I do believe something has to be don…

Youngkin signs legislation to charge drug dealers in fentanyl deaths

HANOVER, VA – Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin ceremonially signed SB 746, patroned by Senator Ryan McDougle, which creates a new crime of involuntary manslaughter for knowingly manufacturing, selling or distributing drugs that contain fentanyl, the sale of which results in another person’s death. “Today, we take a crucial step in addressing the fentanyl crisis in Virginia. Fentanyl dealers should be held ...