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Marijuana Possession No Longer a Crime in California

By Ron Chapman

Last week, CBS News published the following article regarding a significant change in the law pertaining to the charge of marijuana possession in California:   "California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on [September 30, 2010] signed into law a bill that reduces the charge for possession of up to an ounce of marijuana from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction.   Upon signing the bill, however, Schwarzenegger took the opportunity to reiterate his opposition to Proposition 19, the measure that would legalize the growth, possession and distribution of marijuana in California.   The new law does not change the penalties for possession. Currently, carrying up to an ounce of marijuana is punishable by a fine of up to $100; no jail time or probation can be ordered...continue to full post

Full post as published by Palm Beach Criminal Defense Blog on October 06, 2010 (boomark / email).