The topic of Cannabis has a not-so-funny way of splitting the nation into factions. As more states move towards legalization, the hypocrisy of outdated drug policies, namely those in relation to marijuana, become more and more prevalent. Los Angeles County residents are finally able to take a sigh of relief with the District Attorney’s decision to expunge nonviolent cannabis-related charges from the criminal records of roughly 60,000 Angelenos.
The failed war on drugs has minimized opportunities for hundreds of thousands of deserving citizens, leaving families to suffer the consequences of a crime that accumulates profit for thousands of Americans in legal states. The cannabis industry generates nearly $5 billion in sales per year in California, yet many Californians are still paying off tedious fees and fines for ‘illegally’ possessing the substance. Felicia Carbajal, the executive director of The Social Impact Center, announces her alliance with the decision to overturn and expunge cannabis-related convictions for citizens in Los Angeles County:
“It clears the path for them to find jobs, housing and other services that previously were denied to them because of unjust cannabis laws…Giving people with cannabis convictions a new lease on life by expunging the records is something I have worked on for years and I am grateful that we can now make it happen.”
The push towards federal legalization instills hope for people still serving prison sentences for nonviolent cannabis offenses. However, the decision to decriminalize and/or legalize marijauna varies between states, and this inconsistency poses a threat to the federal reformation of outdated drug laws. Stop waiting for a reform and take action into your own hands with the help of record-clearing experts at Easy Expunctions. Give us a call at (866) 775-9983 or visit our website at easyexpunctions.com to learn more about our affordable expunction packages.