spit and acquit n.— «Defendants charged with low-level drug offenses under existing statutes can have their charges dismissed if they participate in drug treatment programs or undergo court supervision. But under the district attorney’s...
scamera n.— «In case you haven’t noticed, many counties and municipalities around Mississippi, most notably Jackson, have placed cameras at street intersections in an attempt to enforce traffic violations.…The proponents of what I...
doda n.— «Peel Regional Police would like to warn members of the public that a substance commonly known as “Doda” has been found to contain amounts of illegal opiates.…Doda is described as a greyish powder that is...
rage cage n.— «So another grant from the NSW Premier’s Department and the council in 2003 financed at the back of the estate a “rage cage”—a small cement court with a basketball ring and soccer goal. Parents have taken to...
suitcasing v.— «Hogtying—called “suitcasing” by officers on the street—is a controversial maneuver banned by a growing number of police agencies stung by the sudden death of otherwise healthy suspects.» —“Weber Deputies...
paper bullet n.— «This reservation and others in the state are the final destinations for the tribe’s money. They govern themselves and pay for health services, education, housing and public safety with a combination of tribal money and...