by Dwalin2014 » Wed Mar 11, 2015 2:08 pm
But why were they against direct distribution even in the 20s and 30s? The penalties for drug dealing back then weren't heavy, it was rarely more than 3-4 years, or so seems from the examples I read about. Lucky Luciano was convicted for drugs too, yet didn't do much time, and Dewey didn't pursue him for drugs, even though he could get him convicted as a second offender, this means the penalty wouldn't have been heavy. So why did the Chicago Outfit avoid direct drug dealing even at times when there were no strict laws for this type of crime?
But why were they against direct distribution even in the 20s and 30s? The penalties for drug dealing back then weren't heavy, it was rarely more than 3-4 years, or so seems from the examples I read about. Lucky Luciano was convicted for drugs too, yet didn't do much time, and Dewey didn't pursue him for drugs, even though he could get him convicted as a second offender, this means the penalty wouldn't have been heavy. So why did the Chicago Outfit avoid direct drug dealing even at times when there were no strict laws for this type of crime?