Guest blogging at the Washington Post
I recently posted this entry on the Washington Post Political Bookworm blog. From the blog's introduction:
Criminal informants are a powerful weapon in law enforcement. Snitches typically provide incriminating information about someone in exchange for lighter treatment for themselves. But there is a dark side to the popular practice. In "Snitching: Criminal Informants and the Erosion of American Justice," published by New York University Press, Alexandra Natapoff explores the hidden, unregulated tradeoffs that officials increasingly accept. Natapoff, a professor of law at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, isn't seeking a ban on plea bargaining but she wants to raise public awareness of the practice's disturbing results and encourage improvements.
Comments
I say f**k it dont go to jail for nobody you only live once. If you can outsmart the dope dealer do it if they cant figure that its a setup then they havent been in the game long enuf. I could smell a set up from a mile away if I was still in the game.. Its nice to be on the other side. If you have been setup you know the signs of a set up. Local law likes to work 8 to 5. Atleast in Lacey WA. There are many other tell tale signs as well. Good luck dope dealers wisen up if you want to survive. Got to be smarter than the CI I havent found one yet. Its fun and addicting
Good luck dope dealers wisen up if you want to survive.