cannabis convictions

House Committee Approves Two Bills To Expunge, Seal Pot Records

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday advanced two pieces of legislation aimed at providing relief to individuals with marijuana…

2 years ago

Brooklyn DA to Vacate Hundreds of Convictions Prosecuted With Help of Corrupt Cops

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office will vacate hundreds of convictions that were secured based on testimony from corrupt cops, including…

2 years ago

Pennsylvania Announces Program to Pardon Thousands of Pot Convictions

Pennsylvania residents who have previously been busted for cannabis now have a pathway to a clean record. Gov. Tom Wolf…

2 years ago

Cannabis Conviction Expungement Clinics Coming to Buffalo, New York

Officials in Erie County, New York announced last week that a series of cannabis conviction expungement clinics will be held…

2 years ago

Biden Says He’s ‘Working On’ Bill To Release Cannabis Inmates

President Joe Biden reiterated his belief that no one should be behind bars for using cannabis, saying Sunday that he…

2 years ago

New Jersey Gives Licensing Priority to Convicted Offenders

New Jersey is making headlines with their policy of prioritizing folks with prior cannabis convictions when it comes to working…

2 years ago

New Yorkers Attempt to Clear Names for Plant That is Now Legal

As adult-use cannabis thrives in New York, some residents say their lives are still ruined due to past cannabis convictions…

2 years ago

Wisconsin Governor Pardons Several With Cannabis Convictions

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Friday announced dozens of new pardons, including nine for individuals previously convicted for cannabis-related offenses.…

3 years ago