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Proposal Would Eliminate Prison for Most Marijuana Offenses

May 24, 2013

Oregon Marijuana Reform

In the interest of saving money and taking pressure off the courts, a group of high-powered Oregon prosecutors proposed significant changes this week. And while some legislators are opposed to many of the terms, there’s a good chance the proposal could have positive effects on marijuana law enforcement.

According to the Statesman Journal, the Oregon District Attorneys Association proposed their plan at a conference in Oregon City. There they revealed the outline would save an estimated $600 million over the next ten years, in part by capping the state’s prison population at 14,600.

The attorneys were cautious not to affect any violent crime penalties but say the “business” of justice requires they do something about the thousands funneled into the system each year.

“(Reducing drug sentences) isn’t something we would do in a perfect world,” said Clackamas County DA John Foote. “But we think these are the most responsible options available.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal justice, drug laws Tagged With: marijuana

Feds Seize Patients’ Medical Marijuana Records

April 23, 2013

Your medical records are not likely something you share, even with those closest to you. What’s included in those records is your business and yours alone. But the state of Oregon was recently compelled to hand over an “untold number” of medical records to federal agents, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, all in an effort to continue the federal government’s war on marijuana. [Read more…]

Filed Under: drug laws Tagged With: drug laws, marijuana, medical marijuana, police

Oregon on “Short List” of Marijuana Legalization Hopefuls

March 1, 2013

Washington and Colorado did it. Oregon almost did it and remains in one of the top spots for possible marijuana legalization expansion. (Maine and California are also hopefuls). This week one man who helped craft the successful Colorado campaign was in Portland to talk with activists about strategy for the next time around. [Read more…]

Filed Under: drug laws Tagged With: legalize, marijuana

Oregon Marijuana Legalization Not a “Sure Thing,” Yet

October 1, 2012

Measure 80 which would legalize recreational marijuana in Oregon is currently behind in the polling, according to the most recent Public Policy Polling survey showing 46% opposed and 43% in favor. But as history has shown us, polls leading up to voting day aren’t always an indication of success or failure. After all, despite having promising numbers throughout the year, California’s pot legislation failed with voters in November of last year. [Read more…]

Filed Under: drug laws Tagged With: marijuana

Pro-Pot Petition Circulating Oregon

May 10, 2010

California isn’t the only state hoping to legalize marijuana use this year. Although there is a long way to go before the measure can be voted on, marijuana legalization supporters are working to get an initiative on the ballot in Oregon this November as well. [Read more…]

Filed Under: drug laws Tagged With: drug laws, marijuana

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