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Jackson County, Missouri Will Stop Prosecuting Marijuana Cases
The decision comes after voters approved of medical marijuana.
Three Prison Guards Arrested For Smuggling Weed, Other Contraband Into Prison
The recent arrests are just the latest in a string of cases brought against South Carolina corrections officers.
Michigan’s Governor-Elect May Pardon Those With Marijuana-Related Convictions
Michigan voted blue. Now, they're getting green.
22-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail for Trafficking Marijuana
The young man drove from Springfield, Missouri to Colorado, where he purchased pounds of cannabis at $1,500 he sold for $2,500 back home.
No Fee or Waiting Period to Get a Pardon for Past Cannabis Convictions in Canada
It's a move towards true criminal justice in the wake of legalization.
CA Governor Signs Bill to Simplify Expungement Process for Prior Marijuana Convictions
Governor Jerry Brown has made an important step for justice in the cannabis space.
DC Police Moves Toward Citations Over Arrests For Public Weed Consumption
The policy shift only applies to District lands and police, not federal lands or federal law enforcement.
Manhattan DA Drops Over 3,000 Open Marijuana Cases Dating Back to 1978
Manhattan DA Cy Vance's move vacates warrants and charges for open cases, but it doesn't expunge prior convictions.
Brooklyn District Attorney Plans to Erase Minor Marijuana Convictions
New York City prosecutors are decriminalizing cannabis in the courtroom while efforts continue in the streets.
Governor of Delaware Signs Bill to Expunge Past Non-Violent Pot Convictions
Expungement is mandatory but not automatic; eligible individuals still need to apply and pay a fee.