Molly Davis

Conservatives should support sentencing reform for crack cocaine

Science tells us there is no pharmacological difference between crack and powder cocaine in terms of active ingredients, so why treat them so differently under the law?

Molly Davis
| 10th Sep 2021

Op-Eds

Utah will soon allow some lower-level crimes to be cleared from the record

If you’re reading this, and have a criminal record or know of someone who has a criminal record, please share this information as it could help someone’s job and life prospects.

Molly Davis
| 5th Aug 2021

Justice and Due Process

Asset Forfeiture Reform Is Great. More Is Better.

There’s still a lot of work to be done to fully protect an individual's private property from being taken by law enforcement.

Molly Davis
| 17th Jun 2021

Justice and Due Process

Utah Ends Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspensions

If an individual breaks the law, they should absolutely be held accountable for their actions. But it’s important to penalize the underlying action, not the subsequent failure to pay the associated fine. Taking away their license, which allows them to maintain employment, is antithetical if the goal is getting them to pay.

Molly Davis
| 27th May 2021

Justice and Due Process

Utah Stops Releasing Pre-Conviction Mugshots

In most cases, because of this bill, individuals mugshot’s will be kept private, ensuring their reputations aren’t forever tarnished before a guilty plea or finding is ever met, despite their presumed innocence.

Molly Davis
| 26th May 2021

Molly Davis

Molly Davis's Articles

Conservatives should support sentencing reform for crack cocaine

Utah will soon allow some lower-level crimes to be cleared from the record

Asset Forfeiture Reform Is Great. More Is Better.

Utah Ends Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspensions

Utah Stops Releasing Pre-Conviction Mugshots

Utah’s medical cannabis program is a success