Episode #132 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Senator Thomas Umberg and Deterrence to Fentanyl Drug Dealing

Episode 132 July 03, 2023 00:42:49
Episode #132 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Senator Thomas Umberg and Deterrence to Fentanyl Drug Dealing
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
Episode #132 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Senator Thomas Umberg and Deterrence to Fentanyl Drug Dealing

Jul 03 2023 | 00:42:49

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Show Notes

Should there be consequences for dealing fentanyl? Should that consequence include secondary murder charges when known counterfeit pills kill people ?

State Senator Thomas J. Umberg is the Chair of the Senate’s Judicary Committee. He is a retired U.S. Army Colonel, former federal criminal prosecutor, four-term state legislator, small business owner, and was the Deputy Drug Czar for President Clinton.

Senator Umberg began his military service at the Korean DMZ and was deployed overseas for three  tours – totalling over five years.  In additon to his overseas deployments, Colonel Umberg was assigned as a paratrooper with the Army Special Operations Command and the XVIII Airborne Corps.

As a federal and miltary prosecutor, Senator Umberg prosecuted numerous white collar, civil rights, murder, and sexual assault crimes.  He successfully tried over 100 cases to verdict or judgment.

Senator Umberg served as Deputy Drug Czar for President Bill Clinton where he was responsible for foreign drug interdiction, counter-drug intelligence, and international drug policy.  Umberg has a deep understanding of the strategies and resources we need to stop the current opioid epidemic and to put an end to senseless gun violence in our communities.

Senator Umberg also served three terms in the State Assembly, representing central Orange County.  During this time, he worked across party lines, authored 76 laws, and brought more than $563 million in funds to Orange County.

Senator Umberg founded and built a successful veteran-owned small business in Orange County, recognized as one of California’s preeminent boutique law firms by Best Lawyers and The Daily Journal.  Senator Umberg knows how to run a business and is a strong advocate for local business owners helping them to cut red tape and streamline unnecessary regulation.

Senator Umberg and his wife, Brigadier General (retired) Robin Umberg, have three children and seven grandchildren.

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