The recent passage of Initiative 502 makes recreational use of marijuana is now legal under Washington State Law. While the law is still not yet in effect county prosecutors are already taking action in preparation of the legal changes. Most notably King County prosecutor Dan Satterberg has dismissed all misdemeanor marijuana cases:
Taking action following Tuesday’s landmark vote on marijuana legalization, Satterberg said there would be “no point” in continuing to prosecute the 175 people currently facing misdemeanor charges of marijuana possession.
Friday’s announcement followed the passage of Initiative 502, which legalized marijuana possession of one ounce or less in Washington State. The law also called for a legal framework under which marijuana could be grown and sold; both those activities remain illegal outside the medical marijuana industry.
The initiative goes into effect Dec. 6, but Satterberg said he saw no reason to wait to drop the charges.
Whats your take on marijuana and the war on drugs? Are we winning or wasting time and money on a losing battle?
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