Corrupt Political Leader: Randy “Duke” Cunningham Many political leaders find themselves drowned in responsibilities and pressure from society. When encountering these factors, they usually become corrupt causing them to do whatever it takes to become successful even if it means being dishonest. In fact, this was the case for Randy Cunningham, commonly referred to as Duke Cunningham.. Duke Cunningham was a “decorated” naval pilot during the Vietnam War ("Randy"). After retiring from the…
always correct. When one thinks of a drug dealer, a person who sells illegal drugs, the first thing that may come to mind is a very shady person on the corner of the street. They are probably a young person who is more than likely wearing a hoodie or some type of jacket and leaning against the wall of some old building or by a corner store. Society labels drug dealers as people who have no education, who are lazy, and just trying to make a quick buck. Drug dealers are also assumed to be violet…
the drug war, her fellow detective, Carver says, “You can’t even think of calling this a war, because wars end, but this don’t.” The wire mainly focuses on the crime scenes related to drugs in Baltimore. Detective McNulty and Kima are the main figures on the law enforcement side, and D’Angelo, Avon, and Stringer are the main figures on the drug dealing side. D’Angelo Barksdale, the nephew of the head of the drug dealers, Avon Barksdale, he becomes more and more ambivalent about the drug trade.…
mixture of other avenues including drugs. The money that is received from the drugs trade comes indirectly through the system of taxation of “food, transport, fuel, drugs and raw materials that are bought and sold within their area of control.” The analysis states. The connection established between drug trafficking and terrorism has also been a justification for state involvement. Felbab-Brown argues that ”there are just as many government links to the drug trade as there are terrorist links…
While discussing hybrid threats, we typically look outwardly at other nations and entities and how they are a hybrid threat to us and our interests as Americans. Can we as Americans be a hybrid threat? The definition in TC 7-100 states it is the diverse and dynamic combination of regular forces, irregular forces, and/or criminal elements unified to achieve mutually benefitting effects. Throughout history time and time again have we not been that hybrid threat to our enemies? In the early days of…
Common law and criminal law are two wide and separate substances of law with discrete arrangements of laws and disciplines.Common cases are by and large brought by private people or organizations trying to gather cash owed or money related harms. A criminal case is brought by the neighborhood, state or government in light of an associated infringement with law and looks for a fine, a prison sentence or both. A common case starts when a man or substance, (for example, a partnership or the…
possession of any amount of the drug a crime. Carrying a significant amount can be potential orison sentence and fine. If you are carrying rohypnol in possession with the intent to sell or distribute the drug can carry a more severe potential penalty. Personal use of rohypnol is a simple possession is illegal under federal law and also under the laws of each State. Possession of this drug may vary from state to state, but all states treat possession of rohypnol as a dangerous drug because it…
Orlando: What made you realize and want to stop doing drugs? What did you do to stop? Bob: I was tired of being sick all the time, and hated waking up and feeling like shit. I couldn’t shit and was always constipated, I always had headaches, the chills, and I kept throwing up. No one took care me, and I couldn’t afford to go to the hospital. You know, I have Hepatitis C, and I’m probably sure that had some effect with my body. I’m also sure I got Hepatitis C from sharing needles, but…
UCM:CPSW did a home visit and met with Landen and Mr. Keith. Landen was playing with his toys during the visits and watching children cartoon. Also, at times he was playing with his father Keith. CPSW asked Mr. Keith who is living with him. He stated that he is living alone with his child. Mr. Keith stated that he is planning to keep Landen with him until Ms. Fait stays sober. He reported that they are not together. This worker asked Mr. Keith the reason he did not complete random UA's. He…
Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), drug trafficking is, “A global illicit trade involving the cultivation, manufacture, distribution and sale of substances which are subject to drug prohibition laws” (“Drug Trafficking”). It is a major issue world wide, but continues to be associated with South America and only South America. Drug trafficking is far wider than just in South America. It occurs about everywhere, even if it’s just a specific or small location. Wherever there’s people, there’s drug…