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This isn't going to accomplish much. As already noted, simple possession is almost always prosecuted as a state crime, not a federal crime, and Biden's action on this impacts only a very small number of people. Only a few thousand, nationwide.
Sadly, very few. Most people have NO CLUE that there's a HUGE difference between federal and state governments and therefore federal and state drug possession convictions.
This isn't going to accomplish much. As already noted, simple possession is almost always prosecuted as a state crime, not a federal crime, and Biden's action on this impacts only a very small number of people. Only a few thousand, nationwide.
My point is if he really thought they were imprisoned for the wrong reasons he waited 2 years too long. It doesn't matter how many people it impacts.
According to the White House, no one is currently in federal prison solely for “simple possession” of the drug, but the pardon could help thousands overcome obstacles to renting a home or finding a job.
According to the White House, no one is currently in federal prison solely for “simple possession” of the drug, but the pardon could help thousands overcome obstacles to renting a home or finding a job.
Federal sentencing implies that the person was any of the following: transporting this product across state lines. Selling it in various states. Consuming it and profiting from it ..all free in clear of the uncle Sam Cut.
Not a fan of this nod to mj dealers, and profiteers from drug deals. Particularly when minors were used to sell.
Do the time. We are becoming permissive and dismissive of illegal activities...
White collar criminals oftentimes get a free pass!
There's many legal activities that should be illegal! Think Big Pharma for one!
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