Boggs Act of 1952

The Boggs Act of 1952 set mandatory sentences for drug convictions. A first offense conviction for marijuana possession carried a minimum sentence of 2 to 10 years and a fine of up to $20,000.[1][2]

History

The act was sponsored by Hale Boggs, a Louisiana Democrat.[3]

On November 2, 1951, Harry S. Truman signed the act into law.[4]

On January 4, 1952, under the provisions of the act, over 500 were arrested.[2][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Marijuana timeline". PBS. Retrieved 2014-07-31.
  2. 1 2 "Nearly 500 Seized In Narcotics Raids Across The Nation. Arrests Here Pass 50 as U. S. Cracks Down on Peddlers Under Toughened Law. Teen-Age Trade Is Target. Officials Hope to Cut Juvenile Addiction. Big Racketeers to Face Indictment". New York Times. January 5, 1952. Retrieved 2014-07-31.
  3. ↑ "Backer of Boggs Act Dies at 76". New York Times. February 14, 1952. Retrieved 2014-07-31.
  4. 1 2 Health Instruction Yearbook. 1952.
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