Bill would rein in aggressive drug-free zone prosecutions • Minnesota Reformer

Bill would rein in aggressive drug-free zone prosecutions • Minnesota Reformer

Getty ImagesA new bill before the Legislature would dramatically reduce the size of school and park zones that some prosecutors rely on to enhance criminal charges and penalties against otherwise low-level drug offenders.  Under current law, school and park zones contain “the area within 300 feet or one city block, whichever distance is greater,” of the school or park property line. The DFL-sponsored legislation (SF3207/HF2980) would reduce that…