Expunging Marijuana Convictions by the Thousands in San Francisco
As the days of drug policy reform unfold, we have yet another example of how perspective and opinion on marijuana use is changing across the country. According to new reports, the District Attorney’s office in San Francisco, California is committing to expunging marijuana convictions for over 3,000 misdemeanor offenders. Proposition 64 The new move isn’t . . . . Continue Reading
Treatment Instead of Deportation for Immigrants Charged with Drug Crimes
In California, there has been a proposal made that would allow drug offenders to complete treatment and avoid entering a guilty plea. This latest effort is in line with the great strides California has been taking in recent months in order to keep nonviolent drug offenders out of the prison system. For instance, last November . . . . Continue Reading