How will decriminalization of marijuana affect Florida’s criminal justice system?

September 15, 2021 8:40 pm
Written by admingl
Categories: Criminal Defense | Drugs | Florida Laws | Legal Advice | Legal News | Practice Areas | Your Rights

The criminal justice system, for all of its good, has struggled in many areas. One of which is dealing with cannabis and marijuana. As Florida moves towards decriminalization of marijuana, it seeks to right the wrongs of unfair sentencing guidelines and bias that has caused significant harm in the past.

Below are a few ways decriminalization of marijuana may affect Florida’s criminal justice system:

Reduced number of marijuana-related arrests and court cases
Less stress on the already bogged down and congested court system
The potential for increased use among the Florida population and/or youth
A potential for increased crimes committed while under the influence of marijuana
Increased need for regulation and rules regarding growing, using, and selling marijuana
The potential need to evaluate past convictions and potentially overturn convictions or sentences, and/or early release of non-violent offenders

Tags: Criminal Process, Criminal Record, Decriminalization, Legal Marijuana, Marijuana, Non-Violent Offenders, Overturn Convictions

Categorized in: Criminal Defense, Drugs, Florida Laws, Legal Advice, Legal News, Practice Areas, Your Rights

This post was written by: admingl

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