California Law Would Expunge Many Marijuana-Related Crimes
A measure passed by the legislature would require a review of all marijuana-related crimes in the state between 1975 and 2016, when pot was legalized in California.
by Cameron Jenkins
Aug 24, 2018
2 minutes
California lawmakers have approved a measure requiring prosecutors to expunge convictions or reduce sentences for many marijuana-related convictions dating back decades. The bill is now awaiting a signature from Gov. Jerry Brown, according to the Associated Press.
, passed by the state Senate on Wednesday by a 22-8 vote, would require the state's
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