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Forbes: Why 97% of Federal Drug Offenders Plead Guilty
In a great article on Forbes, Jacob Sullum explains why 97% of federal drug offenders plead guilty.
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New Video Shows Consequences of Possession Arrests in NYC
A new video shows the life-changing consequences of marijuana possession arrests in New York City, even if the charges are eventually thrown out.
Customer Gets Blunt in Burger, Calls Cops for Some Reason
TMZ is reporting one lucky winner at a Wendy’s in Lovejoy, Georgia, received in addition to her cheese a “half-smoked” blunt found in the sandwich itself.
Jackson Police to Respect the Will of the Voters
Jackson Police Chief Matthew Heins said the city police department has advised its officers to follow the new law.
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Federal Judge Grants Bond to Colorado Raid Suspect
A federal judge granted a $25,000 bond to the only person arrested in Colorado's recent raids.
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Underage Narcs Set to Bust Washington State’s Pot Shops
Washington has recruited a team of underage narcs to catch cannabis shops selling to minors.
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Medical Marijuana Patient, Mountie, Can't Smoke in Uniform
A Canadian medical marijuana patient (that happens to be a mounted police officer) is not allowed to smoke while in uniform.
Report: MMJ States Already Compliant with Federal Guidelines
ASA issued a report that analyzes the Obama Administration's latest enforcement guidelines for federal prosecutors in states that regulate marijuana.
Colorado Raids Linked to DOJ Memo Violations, Drug Gangs
Juan Guardarrama, one of the named targets, is known to have a criminal history with potential ties to Cuban and Colombian drug gangs,
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Washington State Patrol Ordering More Marijuana DUI Tests
Steve Elliott explains that I-502's per se limit on impairment for marijuana DUI has caused police to order lots more blood tests.
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Raids in Colorado Raise Questions About Federal Forbearance
Yesterday's raids in Colorado were the largest dispensary crackdown in CO history. US Attorney claims the raided dispensaries violated federal guidelines.
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DEA Claims Repealing Prohibition Fosters Organized Crime
In a new report, the DEA claims criminal organizations will benefit from legalization... Um, somehow.
San Diego Medical Marijuana Patients Beware
The San Diego Police Department has re-launched an eradication effort against dispensaries, collective cultivation efforts, and medical marijuana patients.
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How to Assert Your Rights When You Encounter the Police
Ladybud's Lauren Vasquez explains how to assert your rights when you encounter the police.
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Marijuana Arrest Rate in Maryland Among Highest in US
The ACLU of Maryland reports that the marijuana arrest rate in the state is among the nation's highest.
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High Times: The Dark Side of (Illegal) Pot Growing: 4 Facts
High Times' Danny Danko describes the more horrible aspects of illegal pot growing, which I sometimes forget still happens. I love Colorado.
Police Department Puts Drugs Ahead of Solving Homicides
One of the benefits of regulating marijuana is to allow police to focus on violent crimes, and the Oakland Police Department shows how imperative that is.
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SC Police Chief Threatens To Target Legalization Advocates
A South Carolina Police Chief claimed advocating cannabis legalization gives police reasonable suspicion to target people for investigation.