Pardon the interruption, but there is more good news regarding House Bill 20-1424, signed in law by Gov. Pollis this July creating a “fast track” for pardons of convictions for marijuana possession of 2 oz or less. To follow up on the bill, Gov. Pollis has signed an...
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How Has Colorado’s Cannabis Legalization Impacted Border States?
When the push for recreational marijuana legalization in Colorado was gaining momentum, opponents revved up their rhetoric to put a stop to the historic effort. They warned of increases in criminal activity. They predicted neighborhoods, where cannabis stores set up...
HB 1424 will make marijuana pardons more obtainable
On June 15, 2020, the Colorado legislature took another important step towards reducing the life-long consequences of minor drug convictions by passing House Bill 1424. The bill, among other reforms for those working in the legal marijuana industry, has simplified the...
Caution: Roadside drug field tests are prone to false positives
All around the country, people are being exonerated after having fallen prey to flawed drug field tests. These tests have been in use for decades without any upgrades, and they have been shown to be prone to false positive results. The problem was revealed by the...
The Legal Cannabis Conundrum
Recreational marijuana use is currently legal in eleven states and Washington, DC, with 33 states making medical cannabis lawful. Others are lining up to pass similar laws. Yet, as the numbers increase, so does the number of arrests for possession of the drug. A Pew...
Tests for driver’s THC levels are not always accurate
Earlier this fall, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Loss and Prevention reported that the number of motor vehicle accidents has increased in states that legalized the recreational use of marijuana. The institute determined its findings by comparing car...
