Professor Mark Osler used to push for heavy sentences for narcotics trafficking as a federal prosecutor. Now he helps prisoners petition for clemency.  How's that for a plot twist? In this episode we discuss:-  Whether the justice system can have an impact on drug use- Why narcotics should be treated more like white collar crime- The notion of compassionate prosecution.Support the showFor background reading and a list of references, visit cantseethewood.com

Wood for the Trees

Cait Macleod

The Compassionate Prosecutor

APR 18, 202339 MIN
Wood for the Trees

The Compassionate Prosecutor

APR 18, 202339 MIN

Description

Professor Mark Osler used to push for heavy sentences for narcotics trafficking as a federal prosecutor. Now he helps prisoners petition for clemency.  How's that for a plot twist? 

In this episode we discuss:
-  Whether the justice system can have an impact on drug use
- Why narcotics should be treated more like white collar crime
- The notion of compassionate prosecution.

Support the show

For background reading and a list of references, visit cantseethewood.com