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Paris Hilton Detained For Marijuana Possession In South Africa
Posted by admin in Entertainment on July 2, 2010
JOHANNESBURG — Paris Hilton was detained in the South African city of Port Elizabeth on Friday for possession of marijuana, two South African police officers said. The officers spoke on condition of anonymity, since they were not authorized to re…
Pot arrests for blacks In Los Angeles 4 times that of whites
Posted by admin in Political News on July 2, 2010
A look at booking stats for California’s 25 most-populated counties representing about 90 percent of the population shows that, despite evidence that blacks use marijuana at lower rates than whites, they were arrested for possession 2 to 4 times as oft…
Donald Duck Arrested For Marijuana, Drunk Driving
I know drunk driving’s no laughing matter, but this still quacks me up. Police have arrested 51-year-old Donald Norman Duck after he pulled into a drive through pizzeria and repeatedly bumped the car ahead of him. Duck is facing a felony charge of drun…
Proposition 19: Legalize Marijuana in California
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on June 30, 2010
In November 2010, Californians will get to vote “yes” on Proposition 19 to legalize possession, transportation, and cultivation of cannabis for personal use. Prop 19 will also enable counties and cities to regulate and tax cannabis sales and commercial…
Marijuana Decriminalization At Miami Beach
Posted by admin in Travel & Places on June 21, 2010
Miami beach is considering changing it’s marijuana possession penalties from a misdemeanor with potential jail time to a $100 fine with no possibility of jail time. Looks like that will make it an even better vacation destination. …
Pot legalization on track in Detroit
Posted by admin in Travel & Places on June 17, 2010
Possession of small amounts of marijuana on private property could soon be legal in Detroit, organizers of a legalization effort said.www.upi.com
Washington State Favors Marijuana Legalization 52% to 35% |
Posted by admin in World News on June 4, 2010
According to the poll of 1,252 registered voters conducted last month, 52% in Washington State support “removing state civil and criminal penalties for possession or use of marijuana,” with only 35% opposed. The poll’s release did not indicate the position of the other 13%.
Marijuana Legalization On November Ballot In Detroit
Posted by admin in Political News on June 3, 2010
The movement to legalize marijuana in Detroit appears to be ready for a decision by voters in November after petitions were certified by the Detroit Elections Commission. The initiative would legalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for personal use.
Washington State Favors Marijuana Legalization 52% to 35%
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on June 2, 2010
A poll released last week by The Washington Poll, a quarterly, nonpartisan effort by the University of Washington, shows that Washington State residents support an initiative that would legalize the possession and use of marijuana.
Marijuana possession in Detroit may become legal
A proposal to legalize marijuana possession in Detroit is on its way to a Detroit City Council meeting in June 2010.
Mick Jagger Calls For Marijuana Legalization
Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger has called for U.K. government officials to legalize marijuana and other drugs on a British island, to see if it prevents violence associated with the illegal drug trade.
The rock singer, who was convicted of marijuana possession in the 1960s…
Busted Mayoral Candidate Says Burglar Planted Rolling Papers
Crestview, Florida mayor hopeful Alan Sampson, who was charged with marijuana possession and possession of narcotics equipment after police reported seizing a bong from his bedroom in March, said someone broke into his home last week and left rolling papers in his bathroom drawer.
Philidelphia Pushing to Pacify Pot Prosecutions
Posted by admin in Political News on April 27, 2010
The city’s new top prosecutor plans to make possession of small amounts of marijuana a summary offense, meaning people arrested with a little more than an ounce of pot would probably only face fines.
Tony Newman: Dismantling the Talking Points of Marijuana Pro
Posted by admin in Arts & Culture on April 23, 2010
The war on drugs will be on the ballot in California this November. The nation will watch the state decide whether to tax and regulate marijuana or continue to arrest adults for possession of this plant.
Police Return Man’s Medical Marijuana — With No Court Order
Posted by admin in Arts & Culture on April 15, 2010
Going against its own policy, a police department in California has returned several containers of marijuana to a 21-year-old man who said he was falsely accused of possession, transportation and sales. Meow.
Philadelphia Easing On Marijuana Penalty
Posted by admin in Travel & Places on April 12, 2010
Philadelphia’s new district attorney and the state Supreme Court are moving to all but decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. People arrested with up to 30 grams of the drug – slightly more than an ounce – may have to pay a fine but face no risk of a criminal record.
Yet Another City Votes To Remove Marijuana Penalties
Posted by admin in Political News on April 8, 2010
For the record, Nederland is the third Colorado city in recent memory to vote to remove marijuana possession penalties — following Breckenridge in 2009 and Denver (2007 and 2005) — and it most certainly won’t be the last.
Philadelphia to ease marijuana penalty | Philadelphia Inquir
Posted by admin in Political News on April 5, 2010
The city’s new district attorney and the state Supreme Court are moving to all but decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use in an effort to unclog Philadelphia’s crowded court dockets.
Legalizing Marijuana: The Golden States Pot Of Gold?
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on March 27, 2010
This week, a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana possession by adults qualified for the California ballot. The Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010 is coming up for a vote. It’s becoming obvious that unlike failed legalization initiatives in the past (of which CA has had at least two), the debate will this time center around money.
Marijuana legalization will be on California ballot
Posted by admin in World News on March 25, 2010
By Dan Whitcomb||LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A California voter initiative that would legalize possession and sale of marijuana has qualified for the November ballot, state election officials said on Wednesday, in what supporters called a “watershed…
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