convictions

Office of the Pardon Attorney Requests Funds To Tackle Pardon Applications

PARDON is requesting more money to fund additional staff members to address incoming cannabis pardon applications.

8 months ago

Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill To Legalize Cannabis Sales

Virginia’s governor has vetoed legislation to authorize licensed pot sales and another bill allowing for resentencing of past pot convictions.

8 months ago

Massachusetts Governor Announces Plan To Pardon Cannabis Misdemeanors

Other states should follow Massachusetts' lead.

8 months ago

In State of the Union Address, Biden Vows to Review Federal Reclassification of Pot

President Joe Biden discussed cannabis reclassification and expungement during his State of the Union address.

8 months ago

Study Finds Field Drug Test False Positive Results Lead to Wrongful Arrests

New research shows that tens of thousands of people are wrongfully arrested each year based on the results of a…

10 months ago

Biden Pardons 11 People with Non-Violent Cannabis Convictions

His new proclamation included a promise to continue righting the wrongs of the “our failed approach” to cannabis.

11 months ago

Missouri Expunged Nearly 100K MJ Convictions in a Year, Despite Missing Deadlines

Under Amendment 3, all nonviolent cases related to cannabis are required to be expunged.

1 year ago

Attorneys Offer Free Expungement Services at New Jersey Event

Three attorneys will offer services for New Jersey residents with cannabis convictions at an upcoming expo.

1 year ago

Colorado Governor Wants Pardons for Psychedelic Convictions

The remarks by Jared Polis came at the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado.

1 year ago

Connecticut Prosecutors Drop 1,500 Cannabis Charges

Connecticut’s lead prosecutor reported that the state dropped the charges in more than 1,500 pending cannabis-related cases.

2 years ago