John M. Stogner holds a Ph.D. in criminology, law, and society from the University of Florida. He is a professor of criminal justice and criminology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed studies on criminological theory, substance use, and drug policy. He also coauthored Emerging Trends in Drug Use and Distribution and is a former president of the Southern Criminal Justice Association. In addition to teaching, Dr. Stogner serves as a member of the Executive Board of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.