Floyd County Indiana Superior Court 3 Judge Maria Granger is proposing a specialized court that would defer veterans to veteran-specific treatment programs, rather than having them spend time in prison. “Much is going to be expected from the veterans that enter the program,” said Granger. “The key for success, if it’s going to achieve the… Continue reading Floyd County Judge Introduces Veteran-Treatment Court
Tag: drug court
McConnell Honored by Drug Court Professionals
The office of U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced Thursday he accepted the All Rise Leadership Award from the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. The award was given to several members of Congress Tuesday and is handed out to lawmakers who exhibit a commitment to combating drug related crime and addiction through… Continue reading McConnell Honored by Drug Court Professionals
14-Year-Old Conviction Vacated
A Louisville man’s 14-year-old manslaughter conviction has been vacated after it was determined he did not commit the crime.
Louisville's Meth Problem
By now you’ve likely seen the billboards and buses that tell you how to identify materials used in meth labs. And it can be pretty eye-opening (two-liter bottles – who knew?). Maybe it also has you wondering, just how big of problem is meth in Louisville? Why is it so addictive? And how can we combat this problem? Listen to the Show
Jefferson County Drug Court Reaches New Highs
Jefferson County’s Drug Court was taken over by the state a year ago because it was underfunded. That move has allowed the program to expand staff and take on more clients. WFPL’s Stephanie Sanders reports on how those changes couldn’t have been more timely.