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F ROM THE C ARTEL TO A F IRST -T IME U SER The Challenges of Drug Prosecution in an Opioid Epidemic INDIANA CRIMINAL CODE - 2014 LEVEL MINIMUM ADVISORY MAXIMUM Murder 45 years 55 years 65 years Level 1 20 years 30 years 40 years

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FROM THE CARTEL TO A FIRST-TIME USER

The Challenges of Drug Prosecution in an Opioid Epidemic

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INDIANA CRIMINAL CODE - 2014

LEVEL MINIMUM ADVISORY MAXIMUM Murder 45 years 55 years 65 years Level 1 20 years 30 years 40 years Level 2 10 years 17.5 years 30 years Level 3 3 years 9 years 16 years Level 4 2 years 6 years 12 years Level 5 1 year 3 years 6 years Level 6 6 months 1 year 2.5 years Class A Misd. 0 days 365 days Class B Misd. 0 days 180 days

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SENTENCES

  • Indiana Department of Correction
  • Marion County Community Corrections
  • Work Release
  • Home Detention / GPS
  • Probation
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SUSPENDABILITY

  • Suspendable = Judge may sentence defendant to an

executed sentence less than the minimum penalty required by statute

  • The legislature determines which offenses carry

“suspendable” sentences

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2014 CRIMINAL CODE REVISION

3.5 grams (“eight ball”) of cocaine + prior Theft/FD conviction

  • 2013 = minimum 20 years DOC
  • 2015 = maximum 6 DOC, fully suspendable
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HABITUAL OFFENDER

  • Additional penalty based on criminal history
  • Three Level 6 prior convictions
  • Two prior convictions (one Level 6 + one major)
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DRUG RECOGNITION

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MARIJUANA

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COCAINE

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POWDER (COCAINE BASE) “CRACK” COCAINE

COCAINE

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HEROIN

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METHAMPHETAMINE

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HOMEMADE LABRATORY

METHAMPHETAMINE

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THE DRUG TRADE

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A VICTIMLESS CRIME?

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A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS

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POLICE STRATEGIES

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INVESTIGATION STRATEGIES

  • Search Warrant
  • Controlled buys using confidential informant
  • Hand-to-Hand Transactions
  • Controlled buys using undercover detective
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NEXUS TO VIOLENCE

  • Violent criminal history
  • Eligible for firearms possession offenses
  • Ties to ongoing violent crime
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PROSECUTION STRATEGIES

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MARION COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE

  • 183 Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys
  • 31 handling drug crimes
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COURT ORGANIZATION

  • Major felony drug dealing
  • Criminal Courts 20 & 21
  • Minor felony drug possession
  • Criminal Courts 14 & 25
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2017 CASE FILINGS

  • 877 drug dealing cases (cocaine, heroin, & meth)
  • 2826 drug possession cases
  • 1393 syringe cases
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PHASE 1: ASSESSMENT

  • 12 -16 weeks minimum
  • Stabilization; mental/physical health
  • Bi-weekly court
  • Random screenings
  • Treatment sessions

PHASE 2: RELAPSE PREVENTION

DRUG TREATMENT COURT

  • 8 -12 weeks minimum
  • Detoxification, planning
  • Weekly court
  • Random screenings
  • Treatment sessions

PHASE 3: MAINTENANCE

  • 5 – 7 months minimum
  • Continued recovery
  • Monthly court
  • Random screenings
  • Treatment sessions
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DRUG TREATMENT COURT

  • “Opt-in” period; screened by Prosecutor
  • 124 active participants
  • Long period of perfect compliance required for advancement
  • 90 days for graduation
  • 39 graduates for 2018
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FAST-TRACK DIVERSION

  • Speedy resolution of first-time, non-violent offenders
  • Focus on Syringe/F6 cases as a pilot program
  • Self-evaluation and exposure to treatment opportunities
  • Goal: resolve cases within 70 days of arrest
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QUESTIONS?

  • Rob Beatson
  • robert.Beatson@indy.gov; (317) 327-5342
  • Rick Frank
  • rick.frank@indy.gov; (317) 327-5387