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cannabis possession
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U.S. Virgin Islands Calls for People with Cannabis Convictions To Reach Out for Expungements
The territory is finally moving forward with expungement efforts.
Sarasota Moves To Make Cannabis Possession Criminal Again After Few Pay Civil Fines
The government can always make things worse.
A 15-Year Court Case Recently Came to an End for Maltese Cannabis Consumer
The individual caught in possession of cannabis now only needs to serve a two-year probation period instead of prison time.
Texas Committee Unanimously Votes to Pass Decriminalization Bill
A decriminalization bill recently passed in a House committee which would reduce possession penalties and help expunge cannabis convictions in Texas.
U.S. Virgin Islands Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis
The U.S. Virgin Islands territory governor made history when he signed a bill legalizing cannabis.
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf Pardons Over 2,500, Nearly 400 for Nonviolent Cannabis Offenses
The governor’s pardons include 395 under a program for nonviolent cannabis offenses.
Legalization Initiative Passes in Maryland with Question 4
Maryland data published in October showed that 73% of voters were in favor of legalization—and the results show that this was true for voters.
U.S. Sentencing Commission Estimates That 6,577 People Could Receive Pardons
The Biden Administrations has not yet released any details about how many simple cannabis possession offenders could receive a pardon, but the U.S. Sentencing Commission released a report that analyzes cannabis conviction data.
Poll: Majority Backs Biden’s Cannabis Pardons
Biden’s announcement marked a potentially massive shift in U.S. policy.
Former NBA Player Iman Shumpert Arrested in Texas for Cannabis Possession
The list of celebrities and famous athletes who are caught in possession of cannabis at airports or while abroad continues to expand, this time with a former NBA player.