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Rhode Island Expunges Tens of Thousands of Marijuana Convictions
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Anthony Hornes
Jul 4, 2023, 11:43:04 AM7/4/23
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In a significant stride towards justice, Rhode Island has taken measures to expunge marijuana convictions for tens of thousands of its residents. The recent expungements align with the provisions outlined in the state's adult-use 2 Gram Heavy hitter legalization law.
Expungement of Marijuana Convictions
Under an executive order issued by State Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul A. Suttell in late January, the judiciary has diligently reviewed and expunged over 23,000 convictions solely related to marijuana possession. These cases focused solely on marijuana possession and did not involve any additional charges. Moving forward, the courts will extend their review to encompass cases where Thc Carts For Sale Online possession was among multiple charges or counts
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Correcting the Wrongs of the Past
According to NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano, "Hundreds of thousands of Americans unduly carry the burden and stigma of a past conviction for behavior that most Americans, and a growing number of states, no longer consider to be a crime." The expungements aim to alleviate this burden and rectify the injustice caused by Carts Vape Cheap prohibition and criminalization.
Expungement Provisions in Cannabis Legalization Law
Rhode Island's legislation to legalize adult-use possession, use, and retail sale of cannabis, which was signed into law last May, included provisions for expungement. These provisions ensure that the records of individuals with low-level wholesale Vape Cartridges Online convictions are either expunged or otherwise set aside. As a result, those affected by such convictions can now have a fresh start.
Impact at the National Level
The expungement movement extends beyond Rhode Island. Nearly half of all US states have enacted laws that explicitly provide pathways for the expungement or record-setting aside for those with low-level marijuana convictions. NORML's publicly available data reveals that since 2018, state and local officials have issued over 100,000 pardons and more than 1.7 million expungements related to marijuana offenses.
Conclusion
Rhode Island's expungement of tens of thousands of marijuana convictions showcases the state's commitment to justice and fairness. By eliminating the burden and stigma associated with past convictions, Rhode Island paves the way for individuals to move forward with their lives. As more states recognize the need to correct the injustices of Heavy Hitter 2.2 gram cartridge prohibition, the expungement movement continues to gain momentum nationwide.
Expungement of Marijuana Convictions
Under an executive order issued by State Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul A. Suttell in late January, the judiciary has diligently reviewed and expunged over 23,000 convictions solely related to marijuana possession. These cases focused solely on marijuana possession and did not involve any additional charges. Moving forward, the courts will extend their review to encompass cases where Thc Carts For Sale Online possession was among multiple charges or counts
.
Correcting the Wrongs of the Past
According to NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano, "Hundreds of thousands of Americans unduly carry the burden and stigma of a past conviction for behavior that most Americans, and a growing number of states, no longer consider to be a crime." The expungements aim to alleviate this burden and rectify the injustice caused by Carts Vape Cheap prohibition and criminalization.
Expungement Provisions in Cannabis Legalization Law
Rhode Island's legislation to legalize adult-use possession, use, and retail sale of cannabis, which was signed into law last May, included provisions for expungement. These provisions ensure that the records of individuals with low-level wholesale Vape Cartridges Online convictions are either expunged or otherwise set aside. As a result, those affected by such convictions can now have a fresh start.
Impact at the National Level
The expungement movement extends beyond Rhode Island. Nearly half of all US states have enacted laws that explicitly provide pathways for the expungement or record-setting aside for those with low-level marijuana convictions. NORML's publicly available data reveals that since 2018, state and local officials have issued over 100,000 pardons and more than 1.7 million expungements related to marijuana offenses.
Conclusion
Rhode Island's expungement of tens of thousands of marijuana convictions showcases the state's commitment to justice and fairness. By eliminating the burden and stigma associated with past convictions, Rhode Island paves the way for individuals to move forward with their lives. As more states recognize the need to correct the injustices of Heavy Hitter 2.2 gram cartridge prohibition, the expungement movement continues to gain momentum nationwide.
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