Los Angeles is dismissing over 65,000 old marijuana convictions - Live News 247

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Videos can use content-based copyright law contains reasonable use Fair Use ( When marijuana was legalized in California in 2016, those who had been convicted under the old laws banning weed faced a problem: They were still considered felons even though they had committed a crime that no longer existed. This meant that they’d still be unable to vote or own guns, and they’d have a much tougher time finding work or housing. The slow move toward addressing this injustice continued in Los Angeles County on Thursday, where District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced that her office had asked the court to dismiss and seal over 65,000 old marijuana convictions for those who meet certain conditions. About 62,000 of the convictions are for felonies, according to CBS, while 3,700 were misdemeanors for possessions. Those eligible for a dismissal include anyone over 50 years old, anyone who hasn’t been convicted of a crime in the past 10 years, and anyone under 21 years old. People who want to know if their case is being cleared can call an LA County Public Defender’s Office hotline at 323-760-6763.  “As a result of our actions these convictions should no longer burden those who have struggled to find a job or a place to live because of their criminal record,” Lacey said. The motion comes as Lacey, who’s been on the job since 2012, faces an intense primary battle with former San Francisco DA George Gascon and ex-public defender Rachel Rossi. Critics of the incumbent DA argue that, despite running as a reformer, she’s done too little to fix Los Angeles County’s problems with mass incarceration, violent police officers and capital punishment. The crucial election happens on March 3, less than three weeks from the announcement of this motion. Latest U.S. Return Home Cow killer wanted by Pennsylvania police after two animals found shot, pregnant one cried in pain

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