Source: Good News Network
Seattle judges have unanimously voted to vacate 15 years worth of marijuana-related convictions.
The ruling, which was proposed in February, will deliver a clean slate to city residents who were convicted of possession charges between 1996 and 2012 (the year recreational marijuana was legalized).
“We’ve come a long way, and I hope this action inspires other jurisdictions to follow suit,” said Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes. “542 people have criminal records for holding something we can buy in retail storefronts today. In two short months, thanks to our Seattle Municipal…
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