Jacob Redmond
Well-Known Member
You have to hand it to Miami when they're taking a great example from the book of good ideas. There's been a large following inspired by other states and their recent push to decriminalize marijuana possession with Florida following after Louisiana, the soon to be 24th state to follow through with such a measure. In a move that advocates for full legalization of marijuana would call "a step in the right direction", there is a new ordinance in the works that would allow for a local government choice between issuing convictions or fines for marijuana possession.
Commissioner Sally Heyman drafted the measure after passing a similar measure that allowed police to issue fines for smaller offenses that targeted poorer citizens of the city. This move had apparently saved the city millions of taxpayer dollars after its induction, and she hopes to take similar results from this latest ordinance.
In a shocking move by the Miami Dade Police Department, who many would expect to fervently disavow any wave of drug positive behavior, openly supports the ordinance. Their reasoning coincides with Commissioner Heyman's own desires for the measure. This ordinance is driven by their mutual dislike of the idea that non-violent offenders would be lumped in with violent offenders in the criminal justice system.
Hopefully, the local government of Miami would allow for some ease in the medical field's legal use of marijuana, colloquially known as pot, Mary Jane, etc. While this seems to be a positive tally on the side of justice for a substance that's just had a bad reputation for years, it does have its financial benefits for taxpayers.
The usual arrest for possession costs $1,000 and provides the involved party with a criminal record, and a fine for a similar case would only cost $100, which is comparably a slap on the wrist. Though some full legalization advocates are against this measure, due to its existence as a "waste of taxpayer money" and "a slippery slope of loopholes" for police exploitation.
On a positive note, this change in policy could save a great many deal of people from an unjust criminal record, both for medical purveyors and recreational users alike.
In my mind, this is a good move for that community that allows for a deeper sense of freedom but also opens the door for legal uses of the substance. Without the higher risk for criminal charges, medical users can breathe easier when they walk around with their small amount to aid their conditions. New breeds of medical marijuana could surface and help those with pre-existing conditions handle their lives a bit better, which is a plus.
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Commissioner Sally Heyman drafted the measure after passing a similar measure that allowed police to issue fines for smaller offenses that targeted poorer citizens of the city. This move had apparently saved the city millions of taxpayer dollars after its induction, and she hopes to take similar results from this latest ordinance.
In a shocking move by the Miami Dade Police Department, who many would expect to fervently disavow any wave of drug positive behavior, openly supports the ordinance. Their reasoning coincides with Commissioner Heyman's own desires for the measure. This ordinance is driven by their mutual dislike of the idea that non-violent offenders would be lumped in with violent offenders in the criminal justice system.
Hopefully, the local government of Miami would allow for some ease in the medical field's legal use of marijuana, colloquially known as pot, Mary Jane, etc. While this seems to be a positive tally on the side of justice for a substance that's just had a bad reputation for years, it does have its financial benefits for taxpayers.
The usual arrest for possession costs $1,000 and provides the involved party with a criminal record, and a fine for a similar case would only cost $100, which is comparably a slap on the wrist. Though some full legalization advocates are against this measure, due to its existence as a "waste of taxpayer money" and "a slippery slope of loopholes" for police exploitation.
On a positive note, this change in policy could save a great many deal of people from an unjust criminal record, both for medical purveyors and recreational users alike.
In my mind, this is a good move for that community that allows for a deeper sense of freedom but also opens the door for legal uses of the substance. Without the higher risk for criminal charges, medical users can breathe easier when they walk around with their small amount to aid their conditions. New breeds of medical marijuana could surface and help those with pre-existing conditions handle their lives a bit better, which is a plus.
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: The Good News About Marijuana Decriminalization Miami
Author: Geoffrey Alava
Contact: communitynewspapers.com
Photo Credit: None Found
Website: The Good News About Marijuana Decriminalization Miami
