Tag: arrests
The War On Drugs Isn’t Over, According To The FBI
FBI data indicates that drug possession arrests are on the rise again, following a nine-year decline.
Twista, Berner, And Chris Webby Discuss Racial Bias In Cannabis Arrests
Data shows that, even despite the massive shift in public opinion in relation to cannabis, a lot of people are still being arrested for pot-related offenses. And this holds particularly true for minorities.
Seattle Throws Out More Than 500 Marijuana Convictions
In an indicative move, a Seattle judged recently moved to vacate misdemeanor pot violations ranging from 1996 to 2010.
People Are Still Getting Popped For Pot Despite Rapid Legalization
According to a new report by the FBI, someone gets arrested on a cannabis charge approximately every 48 seconds in the U.S..
The 5 States With The Highest Marijuana Arrest Rates
Believe it or not, the state with the highest marijuana arrest rate doesn’t contain a major metropolitan city.
Is New York Gearing Up To Be The Next State...
The New York State Assembly will convene a public hearing today to discuss a bill that would legalize the production, distribution, and use of marijuana for adults over the age of 21.
ACLU Report: Marijuana Arrests Are Increasing In Pennsylvania
Even though marijuana is more socially acceptable than it's ever been, the number of arrests for possession of the drug is climbing in Pennsylvania.
Marijuana Arrests Higher Than Murder, Robbery And Rape Combined
Crime data released by the FBI showed that more people were arrested in 2016 for marijuana possession than all other crimes the agency deems “violent.”
Doh: Illegal FedEx Weed Delivery Happens During Marijuana Drug Bust
He was charged for possessing around 76 pounds of marijuana and $19,000 worth of drug proceeds. Then FedEx showed up and things got really hairy.
Here’s Why New Jersey Is Arresting More People For Marijuana Than...
If you lined up every person arrested on marijuana-related charges in New Jersey, they would stretch the entirety of the turnpike.