Robert Bentley on Drugs

Rehabilitate non-violent criminals; don't throw away the key

Non-violent criminals, and only non-violent criminals, should be rehabilitated to prevent their return to crime when they have finished serving their sentences.

As Governor, I will ensure that criminals receive a punishment that fits the crime they committed. Unfortunately, Alabama's criminal justice system suffers from intense overcrowding. This is because the "lock them up and throw away the key" mentality does not work for individuals convicted of non-violent crimes.

Source: Campaign website, robertbentley2010.com, "The Issues" , Nov 2, 2010

Strengthen penalties for drug-related crimes

Strengthen penalties and sentences for drug-related crimes.
Strengthen penalties and sentences for sex offenders.
Prosecute juveniles who commit murder or other serious violent crimes as adults.

Source: Alabama 1998 National Political Awareness Test , Nov 1, 1998

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