The Compassionate Prosecutor

from Wood for the Trees · host Cait Macleod

Professor Mark Osler used to push for heavy sentences for narcotics trafficking as a federal prosecutor. Now he helps prisoners petition for clemency. How's that for a plot twist? In this episode we discuss: - Whether the justice system can have an impact on drug use - Why narcotics should be treated more like white collar crime - The notion of compassionate prosecution. Support the show For background reading and a list of references, visit cantseethewood.com

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