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Prosecutors Dropping Pending Misdemeanor Pot Charges

After it was apparent Washington voters had legalized recreational marijuana, the question arose about pending marijuana cases where people were arrested and charged before I502 passed. What would happen to those people facing charges of possession, charges for something no longer considered a crime? At least in some jurisdictions, those people are now off the hook. [read more..]

This entry was posted on Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 at 12:48 pm and is filed under drug laws. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

What the Passage of I502 Means for Marijuana Users in Washington State

Now that we have approved marijuana legalization, it is important to understand what that means to smokers, what exactly is legal and what is not, and any potential pitfalls under the this new and groundbreaking law. [read more..]

This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at 8:14 am and is filed under drug laws. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Washington Voters Approve Recreational Marijuana!

Washington voters spoke loud and clear last night as they voted to pass I-502, a victory for civil liberties, consenting adults, and the war against the War on Drugs. The people of Washington will soon be able to possess marijuana, not only for medical use, but for recreational use. The people will soon be able to choose for themselves whether they use a harmless herb in the sanctity of their own home. [read more..]

This entry was posted on Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 at 8:25 am and is filed under drug laws. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Drone Protestors Speak Out, Disrupt Community Meeting

The Seattle Police Department intends on using drones—the small, unmanned aircrafts most often used in war. Many citizens aren’t happy about this intention, and they are making their disdain known. [read more..]

This entry was posted on Thursday, November 1st, 2012 at 9:52 am and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

WA Man Dies While Jailed for Misdemeanor Marijuana Offense

A 22-year old man died while in the custody of the Snohomish County jail. His mother blames his serious medical problems, problems that may have been more quickly dealt with had he been home, where someone facing only misdemeanor pot charges probably should be. [read more..]

This entry was posted on Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 at 10:01 am and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Washington Pot Possession Arrests Cost $300 Million Over 25 Years

As Washington residents consider whether or not to pass legislation legalizing recreational use of marijuana, many are considering what it would save the state to remove the ban on pot. A new analysis shows savings could be considerable. According to a group of academics out of New York, the state has spent over $300 million on more than 240,000 pot possession arrests over the past 25 years. The majority of these arrests have happened in the last decade. [read more..]

This entry was posted on Friday, October 12th, 2012 at 7:56 am and is filed under drug laws. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Marijuana Legislation Faces Few and Unlikely Vocal Opponents

The proposed legislation to legalize recreational use of marijuana (I-502) in the state of Washington has a good deal of support. The campaign to pass the legislation and free up pot for the people of the state has plenty of supporters, and to the surprise of many, few organized opponents. [read more..]

This entry was posted on Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 at 9:37 am and is filed under drug laws. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Seattle Pot Dispensaries Shutting Down

Not so long ago, there were more medical marijuana dispensaries in Seattle than there were Starbucks. But now, the number of those store-front pot sellers are falling as dispensary owners and their landlords are extremely nervous about federal prosecution. [read more..]

This entry was posted on Monday, September 10th, 2012 at 9:27 pm and is filed under drug laws. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

The Math of Legalizing Pot in Washington

Initiative 502 will be on the November ballot in Washington State. This initiative will allow citizens to decide whether or not to legalize marijuana in the state. The Office of Financial Management has released their findings that if marijuana is legalized and regulated, the state of Washington could see more than $1.9 billion in revenue over the next five years. [read more..]

This entry was posted on Monday, August 13th, 2012 at 6:58 am and is filed under drug laws. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Tacoma Police Use Taser on Deaf Crime Victim

Tacoma police are facing a backlash after they responded to a woman’s 911 call by using a taser to arrest her. Yes, you read that right. She was the victim of a crime, called police, and was then victimized by the cops. Oh, and she’s deaf. [read more..]

This entry was posted on Wednesday, August 8th, 2012 at 10:28 am and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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