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The papers in this volume were prepared as part of an evaluation of the effects of the strict 1973 New York State drug laws. The first paper explores the effects of the laws on heroin use. It analyzes the trends of various indicators of heroin use in New York State over a period of several years. In order to isolate movements unique to New York,…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Crime, Criminal Law, Drug Abuse
1978
This volume presents the results of a three-year study of the impact of New York State's strict drug law, which was enacted in 1973. The study was undertaken by the Joint Committee on New York Drug Law Evaluation, established by the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and the Drug Abuse Council, Inc. The volume has three main sections.…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Crime, Criminal Law, Drug Abuse
Peer reviewedLindenauer, Susan B. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1994
Presents the history and activities of the Legal Aid Society of New York City, the largest and oldest provider of legal assistance for poor people in the United States. Presents a timeline of the society and suggested instructional activities. Provides an annotated list of six resource organizations. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil Law, Courts, Criminal Law, Due Process
