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criminal justice
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New Jersey Stalls All Marijuana Court Cases Until September
The Garden State's Attorney General has sent out a letter ordering courts to delay the prosecution of cannabis-related crimes.
July 24, 2018
Vermont May Clear Past Marijuana Convictions
Lawyers say there are nearly 3,000 misdemeanor cannabis charges eligible for expungement across Vermont.
June 25, 2018
Longtime Cannabis Activist Marc Emery Fined $5,000 For Drug Trafficking
With federal legalization about to take effect in Canada, what's next for the country's own "Prince of Pot"?
May 31, 2018
De Blasio orders NYPD to Stop Arresting People for Smoking Weed
According to reports, the NYPD will no longer arrest you for small-scale marijuana possession. And there are more major changes to come.
May 21, 2018
Marijuana by the Numbers
When we look at the available data, it becomes increasingly clear that marijuana policy needs a serious reform.
May 17, 2018
Delaware Could Clear Past Minor Marijuana Convictions From Records
If a bi-partisan group of lawmakers committed to criminal justice reform get their way, Delaware could clear past minor marijuana convictions from records between 1977 and 2015.
May 3, 2018
Florida State Quarterback Avoids Jail For Marijuana Possession
The Florida State quarterback avoids jail for marijuana possession and instead will serve community service and a pay a small fine.
April 18, 2018
Alaska House Passes Measure To Erase Prior Marijuana Convictions
In a move to promote social justice and to defend citizens' ability to work, the Alaska House passes measure to erase prior marijuana convictions.
April 16, 2018
This City Could Stop Testing Parolees For Marijuana
To reduce overcrowding in prisons, a city could stop testing parolees for marijuana consumption.
April 13, 2018
Lawyer Blames Weed After He’s Arrested For Attacking A Family
In Canada, a lawyer blames weed after he's arrested for attacking a family. Surely no one believes him. Right?
April 12, 2018