Montana Law: Weed or Bong 6 Months in Jail, But Teacher Rapes 14-Year Old Student
In good 'ol Montana law terms, you can have a bong or a little shake in your pocket, or you can rape 6 young teenagers... either way it's 6 months in jail.
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Poll Finds Few Think We're Winning War on Drugs
A Rasmussen Reports poll released on Sunday found that only 4% of respondents believe that the US is winning the war on drugs. Some 82% said it is "losing."
Is There a Perfect Storm for Federal Sentencing Reform?
Attorney General Holder announced a comprehensive federal sentencing reform package with a strong emphasis on drug sentencing.
As Pressure Mounts, Eric Holder Acts on Sentencing Reform
US Attorney General Eric Holder announced Monday a comprehensive federal sentencing reform package with a strong emphasis on drug sentencing.
Attorney General Eric Holder Wants Sentencing Reform
We at Weedist have covered a great deal about Eric Holder, and I was quite surprised that he is actually talking about something sensible and decent.
Judge Threatens to Arrest Observers for Advocacy in Hearing
In a display of rage in the courthouse, Judge Peter Gallagher ranted at Victor Marion for choosing to have supporters in the courtroom for his sentencing.
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NYT: As a Religion, Marijuana-Infused Faith Pushes Limits
He points out that the court is unlikely to find Mr. Christie not guilty because we could each have our own religions which require cannabis or other drugs.
Oregon Governor Signs Marijuana Policy Reforms Into Law
On Monday, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber signed into law two bills that make sensible changes to Oregon’s marijuana laws.
Oregon Approves Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalties
Oregon's House and Senate have given approval to two separate legislative measures to reduce penalties related to certain marijuana possession offenses.
Big Sentencing Ruling from the Supreme Court
There was a big Supreme Court ruling today. A 5-4 majority extended an important sentencing reform that began with in the 2000 case Apprendi v. New Jersey.
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Marc Emery Released from Solitary Confinement
Marc Emery, Canada’s “Prince of Pot," has been released from a week of solitary confinement in a Mississippi prison for...
Marc Emery in Solitary Confinement in US Prison
Canadian marijuana seed magnate and political dissident Marc Emery, who is about four years into a five-year US prison sentence...
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Louisiana Penalty Reduction Bill Dies in Senate
A Louisiana marijuana penalty reduction bill is now dead after failing to receive a 2/3 vote to even be discussed.
Cannabis Laws Take Another Victim - Yanira Maldonado
Yanira Maldonado had no idea that she would be charged with smuggling nearly 12 pounds of cannabis from Mexico into the United States...
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Louisiana House OKs Bill to Lessen Some Marijuana Sentences
Yesterday, the Louisiana House of Representatives narrowly passed a bill to reduce harsh marijuana sentences for possession.
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Jerry Duval, Medical Marijuana Patient, Headed to Same Federal Prison Facility as Boston Bomber
In the face of public pressure, the Department of Justice will allow Jerry Duval, a seriously ill medical marijuana patient with both a kidney and a pancreas transplant, to serve his 10-year sentence for marijuana-related offenses in a federal facility capable of meeting his medical needs.
Poll: Almost No One Thinks Marijuana Users Should Be Jailed
Reason-Rupe released polling data that revealed only a minuscule percentage of Americans believe that marijuana use and possession should result in jail.
Congress Forms "Over-Criminalization" Task Force
Ten members of the House Judiciary Committee have agreed to form an Over-Criminalization Task Force to review the expansion of the federal criminal code.