Rhode Island became the 14th state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana Monday as a law passed last year went into effect. As of now, it is no longer a criminal offense to possess up to an ounce of pot.
People caught with small amounts now face only a civil citation similar to a traffic ticket and a fine of up to $150. But get caught three times within 18 months and you will be facing a misdemeanor.
People under the age of 18 who are caught ... (more)
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) joined Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) in introducing legislation that would give federal judges greater flexibility in sentencing in cases where mandatory minimum sentences are involved. The bill, Senate Bill 691, also known as the Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013, would expand the "safety valve" to apply to all federal crimes... (more)
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A bill that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana in Maryland passed the state Senate Tuesday by a nearly two-to-one margin. The vote was 30-16.
Sponsored by Sens. Bobbi Zirken (D-Baltimore County) and Allan Kittleman (D-Carroll County), Senate Bill 297, would make possession of 10 grams (about a third of an ounce) or less a ... (more)
The Hawaii Senate Tuesday voted unanimously to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The measure now goes to the House.
Hawaii State Capitol (wikimedia.org)The bill, Senate Bill 472, would make possession of up to an ounce a civil infraction with a maximum $1,000 fine. The bill originally called for a maximum $100 fine, but was amended by lawm... (more)
During a rally at the Georgia state capital in Atlanta against so-called "stand your ground" gun laws, one protester declared that "self-defense is not an option."
A CBS Atlanta reporter asked, "What if someone is trying to kill you?" - to which the woman replied, "they'll just have to kill me."
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A Field poll of California voters released Wednesday had support for marijuana legalization at 54%, the highest number ever for a Field poll. Only 43% opposed legalization. The same poll reported that two-thirds of Californians want the federal government to end its crackdown on medical marijuana providers.
While the 54% in favor of legalization is the highest ever for Field, it is not high enou... (more)
