Sirica Cuts Watergate Trio Sentences to One to Four Years
Judge John J. Sirica reduces the prison terms of John N. Mitchell John Ehrlichman and H.R. Haldeman from 2 to 8 years to 1 to 4 years in a landmark decision. Parole eligibility shifts and final release depend on later parole board action.
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Sirica
Watergate
Washington
John J. Sirica
John
John N. Mitchell
John OD. Ehrlichman
H.R. Haldeman
Mitchell
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
Lompoc
Calif
John W. Wilson
North Carolina Allows Breathalyzer Test Before Arrest
Advocates say new North Carolina law may cut drunk driving arrests by letting drivers stop on suspicion to request a breathalyzer test before arrest. If under the limit, offenders face lesser charges like reckless driving. The measure, authored by Sen. William Smith, took effect Saturday and does not require police to inform motorists of the right to demand the test.
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Rhaleigh
North Carolina
William Smith
New Hanover
Lance lands book and movie offers after resignation
LaBelle Lance says Bert Lance receives book and movie offers and broad mail flow two weeks after resigning as budget director. The Lances resettle in Calhoun Ga and consider renting their Atlanta mansion to tour groups to cover maintenance costs.
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Atlanta
Bert Lance
LaBelle Lance
Bert
Lance
Calhoun
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U.S
Parole Commission
Carter
Haldeman and Mitchell
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