The lawyer told his clients that they could legally grow medical marijuana in 2015 even though it would not be legal in the state until 2016.
Tag: marijuana possession
New York Officially Decriminalizes Marijuana
The penalty for possessing up to two ounces of marijuana is now reduced to a violation punishable by a fine.
California Prisoners Can Possess Marijuana But They Just Can’t Smoke It
Smoking or ingesting marijuana in prison remains a felony in the state.
San Francisco DA Expunges More Than 9,000 Pot Cases
The move makes San Francisco the first county in California to fully comply with the requirements of the state’s recreational marijuana legalization bill.
Washington State To Pardon Thousands Of Pot Possession Charges
The governor’s office says about 3,500 citizens qualify for the pardon according to the plan, called the Marijuana Justice Initiative. Governor Jay Inslee of the state of Washington announced he is offering to pardon thousands of people charged with only a misdemeanor marijuana charge, which will help citizens who would otherwise be dogged with these… Continue reading Washington State To Pardon Thousands Of Pot Possession Charges
Is New York City Handing Out Harsher Penalties For THC Oil Possession?
A new report reveals a major contradiction in the city’s ongoing efforts to reform marijuana enforcement. Getting caught with a cartridge of THC oil can land you in jail in New York City—despite city officials’ promise to decriminalize marijuana offenses. A new report by The Appeal highlights the disparity in the city’s enforcement of possession… Continue reading Is New York City Handing Out Harsher Penalties For THC Oil Possession?
More Than 3,000 Open Marijuana Cases To Be Dismissed In New York
The legal move stops short of expunging the pot-related cases. In what’s been described as an action “in the interest of justice,” Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance has vacated more than 3,000 outstanding warrants for cannabis consumption and possession, some of which date back to 1978. The decision will only impact misdemeanor and violation cases where… Continue reading More Than 3,000 Open Marijuana Cases To Be Dismissed In New York
Mom Accused Of Letting Teen Daughter Run Pot Shop From Bedroom
Police reportedly uncovered 80 pounds of cannabis in the closet of the master bedroom. A 15-year-old girl is in state custody after sheriff’s deputies alleged that she made cannabis deals out of her bedroom, supported by her mother. On August 17, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at the family’s Delhi, California… Continue reading Mom Accused Of Letting Teen Daughter Run Pot Shop From Bedroom