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Criminal Justice Leaders In Colorado Recommend Lighter Penalties For Drug Possession

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First Posted: 11-14-09 12:07 PM   |   Updated: 11-14-09 12:20 PM

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The Denver Post:

A commission of Colorado criminal justice leaders voted Friday to recommend reduced penalties for possessing marijuana and other illegal drugs.

If Colorado legislators adopt the recommendations, possessing up to 4 ounces of marijuana would become a petty offense instead of a criminal misdemeanor, and possessing 8 to 16 ounces would become a misdemeanor instead of a felony.

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A commission of Colorado criminal justice leaders voted Friday to recommend reduced penalties for possessing marijuana and other illegal drugs. If Colorado legislators adopt the recommendations, po...
A commission of Colorado criminal justice leaders voted Friday to recommend reduced penalties for possessing marijuana and other illegal drugs. If Colorado legislators adopt the recommendations, po...
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- RevRayGreen I'm a Fan of RevRayGreen 41 fans permalink
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BRING IT !!!!!!!

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:49 PM on 11/14/2009
- Nicon I'm a Fan of Nicon 39 fans permalink
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The marijuana legalization movement is gaining supporters left and right in Colorado. I have to say, its fun watching the opposition crumble.

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- 1differentdrummer I'm a Fan of 1differentdrummer 42 fans permalink

Okay, but stay away from Park County. They march to a different drummer.

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:04 AM on 11/15/2009

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