Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

While I am against drugs, all drugs, it is something unmentioned by the constitution. drug usage should be left up to the states to decide what to be done- personally I don't think non-violent drug users should be imprisoned.

Well, I'm not really sure but I believe it really just depends on what kinds of drugs and what the drugs made the person do.

If it is the minimum offense of drug possession.

yes, but for drug dealers and users go to rehabilitation

Yes, but only if the drugs exceed a certain weight to determine whether or not the person had intent to distribute.

No, unless a violent crime is committed and if so punitive measures should be related to the violent crime and not drug possession; certain offenders would be better suited to lighter sentences and rehabilitation.

No, and Decriminalize all drugs

Yes, but it should be significantly longer for drug dealers than for drug users.

I dont even know what this one is asking

No, but ensure there isn't any discrepancy between demographics.

Yes for most drugs

No only if they get caught with certain dangerous drugs

No, not for mere possession.

If it's illegal drug, then yes!

I think it depends how long they have used or sold drugs for.

No, people need rehabilitation, not to be thrown in jail like an animal, unless they are dealing illegally.

Yes, but only for hard drugs, not for Marijuana.

No, they should be given rehab.

I think that minimum time in prison should only be done if its not a REAL problem, but if someone actually needs help and are addicted then i think that they should be provided the help they need with a VERY SMALL fee. But if the person is a well-known or just a drug dealer, then i do think they should be in prison for a bit longer, depending on their popularity.

No Sentances

No, and prisons should be reformed to reform prisoners. Give non-violent offenders work to do that they can use once they get out of prison, and have them live with and work for a family that is a good example to them. Their time is done after 7 years.

depends the situation and victims invovled

Legalize recreational marijuana nationwide

I think they should be taken to places that will help with their mental health, instead of to prison.

Yes, especially meth addicts . Nasty 🤮

Yes, but only for drug dealers selling narcotics.

No. Drug possession is a victimless crime.

It should depend on the situation of the drug possession.

Kinda sorta

No, instead put drug users in programs that help them become sober.

Yes, but the sentence needs to be done correctly and stop imposing longer sentences to drug users. Instead of letting them rot in a cell, they should be better suited to lighter sentences and rehabilitation, so this will decrease incarceration rates and there will be more spaces for violent criminals. Only impose minimum sentences for drug dealers and those who commit violent crimes.

Yes, but the sentence needs to be done correctly and stop imposing longer sentences to drug users. Instead of letting them rot in a cell, they should be better suited to lighter sentences and rehabilitation, so this will decrease incarceration rates as well as more spaces for violent criminals. Only impose minimum sentences for drug dealers and those who commit violent crimes.

No, unless a violent crime (or else drug trafficking) is committed and if so punitive measures should be related to the violent crime and not drug possession. Certain offenders would be better suited to lighter sentences and rehabilitation.

yes everything but pot. that is not a drug and no need to put people in prison over pot, taking up room for all the child predators that you guys need too catch ...

Yes, but the sentence needs to be fair and do not impose longer sentences to drug users, they should be better suited to lighter sentences and rehabilitation instead of having rot in a cell, so there will be more spaces for violent criminals. Only impose minimum sentences for drug dealers as well as those who commit violent crimes.

Not if the user is violent after withdrawal should it be more than a minimum sentence

Yes, but the sentence needs to be done correctly and stop imposing longer sentences to drug users. Instead of letting them rot in a cell, they should be better suited to lighter sentences and rehabilitation, so this will decrease incarceration rates and more spaces for violent criminals. Only impose minimum sentences for drug dealers and those who commit violent crimes.

No, most recreational drugs should not be illegal

Yes, but the sentence needs to be fair and do not impose longer sentences to drug users; they would be better suited to lighter sentences and rehabilitation. Only arrest drug dealers and those who commit violent crimes.

Yes, but the sentence needs to be fair and do not impose longer sentences to (non-violent)drug users and they should be better suited to lighter sentences and rehabilitation. Only impose minimum sentences for drug dealers and to those who commit violent crimes.

Yes, but the sentence needs to be fair and do not impose longer sentences to drug users and they should be better suited to lighter sentences and rehabilitation, so there is more spaces for violent criminals. Only impose minimum sentences for drug dealers and to those who commit violent crimes.

Yes, but the sentence needs to be fair and do not impose longer sentences to drug users; they should be better suited to lighter sentences and rehabilitation, so there will be more spaces for violent criminals. Only impose minimum sentences for drug dealers and to those who commit violent crimes.

Yes, but the sentence needs to be fair and stop imposing longer sentences to drug users. Instead of letting them rot in a cell, they should be better suited to lighter sentences and rehabilitation, so there will be more spaces for violent criminals. Only impose minimum sentences for drug dealers as well as those who commit violent crimes.

Yes, but the sentence needs to be fair, and do not impose longer sentences to drug users and they should be better suited to lighter sentences and rehabilitation, so there will be more spaces for violent criminals. Only impose minimum sentences for drug dealers as well as those who commit violent crimes.

Yes, but the sentence needs to be done correctly and stop imposing longer sentences to drug users. Instead of letting them rot in a cell, they should be better suited to lighter sentences and rehabilitation, so incarceration rates decrease and there will be more spaces for violent criminals. Only impose minimum sentences for drug dealers and those who commit violent crimes.

That is highly dependent on the context of the situation. As there are excusable circumstances.

No, because in some cases People could be innocent or mislead and deserve a second chance, but if the crime is committed over and over then yes eventually that will have to be the consequence.

It really depends on the situation and the type of drugs and if it was being purchased from them.

I think that they should not get arrested for having drugs they should only get arrested for doing drugs

people cuaght using drugs should not be put in prison. instead they should be put in rehab and people caught dealing drugs should be put in jail for longer amounts of time

i think it depends on what they did and if they hurt anyone by maybe selling false drugs

No, certain offenders would be better suited to lighter sentences and rehabilitation unless a violent crime is committed. And if so, punitive measures should be related to violent crime and not drug possession.

No. Decriminalize drug use and focus on helping those with addiction.

It depends on the drug and if anyone was harmed.

No, I don’t support minimum sentences in general and all drugs should be legalized as well as all previous drug offenders should be released and their records cleared

Yes for drug dealers, and for users that aren't prescribed with a drug then they should serving time

No, and all non-violent crimes should be decriminalized

Yes, but the sentence for a user should be lower than that of a dealer.

Depends on how lethal the drug is, and how dangerous it is.

Get a sentence based off how much of the drug someone possessed.

Yes, for hard drug dealers no for users. No for cannabis users or dealers.

No, unless a violent crime is committed and if so, punitive measures should be related to the violent crime and not drug possession. Certain offenders would be better suited to lighter sentences and rehabilitation.

The sentence would vary based on the drug, but I agree that drugs should have a minimum sentence.

No, and make all drugs legal for consenting adults

Depending on the amount of drugs the had and what they exactly did with them. It also depends on what the drugs were.

Yes but only for cocaine or harsher drugs that aren't legal elsewhere in the country.

Users should be forced into rehab

People with drug possession should be taken to Rehabilitation Centers, Drug dealers should be sent to jail with 2-4 years in prison.

How do you think justice and fairness can be balanced when it comes to punishing non-violent offenders?

Have you ever felt like a one-size-fits-all rule didn't seem fair for everyone involved?

Do you believe that everyone who commits the same crime should get the same punishment, or should the context matter?

When you hear about long prison sentences for non-violent offenses, what emotions or thoughts does that bring up for you?

Can harsh legal consequences be a good way to prevent drug-related crimes, or do they possibly create more harm?

If you had the power to create prison laws, how would you ensure different circumstances are considered in sentencing?

Should judges be given more freedom to decide punishments, or is it better to have strict laws that apply to everyone equally?

How might mandatory prison terms impact the lives of families and communities around those who are sentenced?

Do you think prison should be about punishment, rehabilitation, or a mix of both?

How do you think laws rooted in past crises, like the crack epidemic of the '80s, should be reevaluated in today's society?

A manditory sentance should be decided based on the drug and the amount. A person convicted of 5 grams of meth should have a lesser sentence that a person convicted of 10 grams of cocaine.

Yes, and sentences should be increased overall

No. Legalize all recreational drugs and abolish prisons.

No. Legalize drugs and abolish prisons.

No, and I do not support prison sentences for people charged with drug possession at all

It demands on the type of drug and how much they have of it.

Yes, unless said person has been charged with the same thing multiple times in the past.

No, sentences should be based on the magnitude of the crime

If the drugs are illegal, yes

Yes, On condition the go to rehab afterward

drug dealers and everyone except marijuana

It depends on how much that they are caught with

Yes, but this decision should be made at the state level

No, and users should have to go to rehab and not be able to check out

I think it depends on the amount a person has.

Yes, But the use of drugs like marijuana shouldn't have jail time

Yes, the drug dealers should and the users should be able to get help if there struggling with addiction.

Yes, but terms should be shorter.

Both people who have drug possession or are drug dealers or whatever still go to jail. But, Drug dealers should have a longer of a prison sentence than drug users.

Only if the drugs have links or connections to criminal or terrorist organizations, the person in question is a member or associate member of a criminal or terrorist organization and/or the drugs come from the 27 prohibited countries

Yes, but with the exception of a first offense.