Arizona voters are weighing whether to make unauthorized immigration a state crime. Critics warned that Proposition 314 would lead to racial profiling by police. Backers say the state needs to pick up ...

Californians overwhelmingly backed Prop. 36 to lengthen criminal sentences for certain theft and drug offenses, and to direct more people to drug treatment after convictions.

The Department of Children and Family Services had to be notified after two children were found inside of an apartment alone as deputies executed a search warrant during a drug bust, according to the ...

Arizonans voted to pass Prop 314, an immigration reform act that could make it a crime for noncitizens to illegally enter the country. Prop 314 awaits a decision about the lawfulness of Texas Senate ...

On Tuesday, Derrick D. Allen, 39, of Warren, received indefinite, consecutive sentences totaling 15 to 20 years in state prison and was fined over $20,000 by Common Pleas Judge Andrew D. Logan to ...

California voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure seeking harsher punishment for retail crimes including shoplifting and theft. Repeat offenders may now be charged with felonies under ...

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson has won the race to be the state's next attorney general, defeating Republican U.S. Rep.

California voters approve Prop 36 to crack down on repeat retail theft offenders and drug dealers who sell fentanyl.

Jelly Roll has said he uses marijuana to stay sober, and occasionally has a drink. What does a fluid definition of sobriety mean for addiction treatment?

California voters are projected by the Associated Press to approve a measure that would broadly increase penalties for ...

Proponents said the initiative is necessary to close legal loopholes that have made it challenging for law enforcement to punish shoplifters and drug dealers.

California voters approved Prop 36 this election, weighing in on a measure aimed at reversing certain criminal policies under ...