President Biden says he will take executive action to pardon all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession.

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There is nothing in your link that allows the USAG any roll in the declassification of a controlled substance. And the process outlined could take years.

21 U.S. Code § 811 - Authority and criteria for classification of substances​

(a)Rules and regulations of Attorney General; hearingThe Attorney General shall apply the provisions of this subchapter to the controlled substances listed in the schedules established by section 812 of this title and to any other drug or other substance added to such schedules under this subchapter. Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e), the Attorney General may by rule—
(1)add to such a schedule or transfer between such schedules any drug or other substance if he—
(A)
finds that such drug or other substance has a potential for abuse, and
(B)
makes with respect to such drug or other substance the findings prescribed by subsection (b) of section 812 of this title for the schedule in which such drug is to be placed; or
(2)
remove any drug or other substance from the schedules if he finds that the drug or other substance does not meet the requirements for inclusion in any schedule.
21 U.S. Code § 811 - Authority and criteria for classification of substances

 

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The feds don't bust people for simple possession. They bust dealers. Suckers.

 

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The feds don't bust people for simple possession. They bust dealers. Suckers.

Biden pardons thousands of people convicted of marijuana possession, orders review of federal pot laws​

PUBLISHED THU, OCT 6 20223:01 PM EDTUPDATED THU, OCT 6 20226:15 PM EDT
Christina Wilkie@CHRISTINAWILKIE

• President Joe Biden pardoned all those convicted on prior federal charges, or convicted in the District of Columbia, of simple marijuana possession.
• Biden called on governors to follow suit and pardon those convicted on similar state charges.
• He has also instructed Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Attorney General Merrick Garland to begin reviewing how marijuana is classified under federal drug laws.

More than 6,500 individuals with prior convictions for simple marijuana possession were impacted by the pardons, a White House official said, and thousands more through pardons under D.C. law. The pardons will not be extended to those who weren’t U.S. citizens and were illegally in the country at the time of their arrest.
Biden pardons thousands of people convicted of marijuana possession, orders review of federal pot laws

 

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Biden pardons thousands of people convicted of marijuana possession, orders review of federal pot laws​

PUBLISHED THU, OCT 6 20223:01 PM EDTUPDATED THU, OCT 6 20226:15 PM EDT
Christina Wilkie@CHRISTINAWILKIE

• President Joe Biden pardoned all those convicted on prior federal charges, or convicted in the District of Columbia, of simple marijuana possession.
• Biden called on governors to follow suit and pardon those convicted on similar state charges.
• He has also instructed Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Attorney General Merrick Garland to begin reviewing how marijuana is classified under federal drug laws.

More than 6,500 individuals with prior convictions for simple marijuana possession were impacted by the pardons, a White House official said, and thousands more through pardons under D.C. law. The pardons will not be extended to those who weren’t U.S. citizens and were illegally in the country at the time of their arrest.
Biden pardons thousands of people convicted of marijuana possession, orders review of federal pot laws

They were obviously dealers. You don't go to prison for possession for personal use.

 

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They were obviously dealers.

simple possession is not dealing. damn ... is that what laura braun is telling you over at FOX?

 

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Simple possession in federal cases.
That ought to effect a dozen or so inmates.

According to a NBC article in another thread, there are ZERO people currently incarcerated for simple Marijuana possession, federally.

 

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simple possession is not dealing. damn ... is that what laura braun is telling you over at FOX?

You don't get a federal felony for simple possession. Joe is suckering you idiots.

 

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21 U.S. Code § 811 - Authority and criteria for classification of substances​

(a)Rules and regulations of Attorney General; hearingThe Attorney General shall apply the provisions of this subchapter to the controlled substances listed in the schedules established by section 812 of this title and to any other drug or other substance added to such schedules under this subchapter. Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e), the Attorney General may by rule—
(1)add to such a schedule or transfer between such schedules any drug or other substance if he—
(A)
finds that such drug or other substance has a potential for abuse, and
(B)
makes with respect to such drug or other substance the findings prescribed by subsection (b) of section 812 of this title for the schedule in which such drug is to be placed; or
(2)
remove any drug or other substance from the schedules if he finds that the drug or other substance does not meet the requirements for inclusion in any schedule.
21 U.S. Code § 811 - Authority and criteria for classification of substances

See post 84, you might want to catch up with the thread before you post.

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You don't get a federal felony for simple possession. Joe is suckering you idiots.

21 U.S. Code § 844 - Penalties for simple possession​

• U.S. Code

21 U.S. Code § 844 - Penalties for simple possession

Introduction1

The simple possession of illegal drugs is a criminal offense under federal law 2 and in many state jurisdictions. The offense occurs “when someone has on his or her person, or available for his or her use, a small amount of an illegal substance for the purpose of consuming or using it but without the intent to sell or give it to anyone else.”3 Simple drug possession is a misdemeanor under federal law which provides that an offender may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not more than one year, fined a minimum of $1,000, or both. However, if an offender is convicted of simple possession after a prior drug related offense has become final, the offender can be charged with a felony simple possession offense. 4 The number of federal offenders whose most serious offense was simple drug possession increased nearly 400 percent during the six-year period between fiscal years 2008 and 2013.

https://www.ussc.gov/sites/default/...ublications/2016/201609_Simple-Possession.pdf

Justice Department Statement on President’s Announcements Regarding Simple Possession of Marijuana​

The Justice Department today released the following statement from spokesman Anthony Coley​

The Justice Department today released the following statement from spokesman Anthony Coley regarding the President’s proclamation granting a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who have committed, or been convicted of, the offense of simple possession of marijuana in violation of the Controlled Substances Act, as currently codified at 21 U.S.C. 844 and as previously codified elsewhere in the U.S. Code, or in violation of D.C. Code 48–904.01(d)(1):
“The Justice Department will expeditiously administer the President’s proclamation, which pardons individuals who engaged in simple possession of marijuana, restoring political, civil, and other rights to those convicted of that offense. In coming days, the Office of the Pardon Attorney will begin implementing a process to provide impacted individuals with certificates of pardon.
“Also, in accordance with the President’s directive, Justice Department officials will work with our colleagues at the Department of Health and Human Services as they launch a scientific review of how marijuana is scheduled under federal law.”
Justice Department Statement on President’s Announcements Regarding Simple Possession of Marijuana

poor poor poorly educated you.

 

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See post 84, you might want to catch up with the thread before you post.

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see post #110, kitten.

 

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21 U.S. Code § 844 - Penalties for simple possession​

• U.S. Code

21 U.S. Code § 844 - Penalties for simple possession

Introduction1

The simple possession of illegal drugs is a criminal offense under federal law 2 and in many state jurisdictions. The offense occurs “when someone has on his or her person, or available for his or her use, a small amount of an illegal substance for the purpose of consuming or using it but without the intent to sell or give it to anyone else.”3 Simple drug possession is a misdemeanor under federal law which provides that an offender may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not more than one year, fined a minimum of $1,000, or both. However, if an offender is convicted of simple possession after a prior drug related offense has become final, the offender can be charged with a felony simple possession offense. 4 The number of federal offenders whose most serious offense was simple drug possession increased nearly 400 percent during the six-year period between fiscal years 2008 and 2013.

https://www.ussc.gov/sites/default/...ublications/2016/201609_Simple-Possession.pdf

Justice Department Statement on President’s Announcements Regarding Simple Possession of Marijuana​

The Justice Department today released the following statement from spokesman Anthony Coley​

The Justice Department today released the following statement from spokesman Anthony Coley regarding the President’s proclamation granting a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who have committed, or been convicted of, the offense of simple possession of marijuana in violation of the Controlled Substances Act, as currently codified at 21 U.S.C. 844 and as previously codified elsewhere in the U.S. Code, or in violation of D.C. Code 48–904.01(d)(1):
“The Justice Department will expeditiously administer the President’s proclamation, which pardons individuals who engaged in simple possession of marijuana, restoring political, civil, and other rights to those convicted of that offense. In coming days, the Office of the Pardon Attorney will begin implementing a process to provide impacted individuals with certificates of pardon.
“Also, in accordance with the President’s directive, Justice Department officials will work with our colleagues at the Department of Health and Human Services as they launch a scientific review of how marijuana is scheduled under federal law.”
Justice Department Statement on President’s Announcements Regarding Simple Possession of Marijuana

poor poor poorly educated you.

Well, duh. Now produce the actual people convicted by the feds for simple possession. Miniscule. This is nothing more than a desperate attempt to buy a few votes. The marijuana dealers aren't getting any favors.

 

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Well, duh. Now produce the actual people convicted by the feds for simple possession. Miniscule. This is nothing more than a desperate attempt to buy a few votes. The marijuana dealers aren't getting any favors.

you don't seem to understand what this all means, do you.

simply put - it's a nod towards the direction of legalization on the federal level. you don't think 'we ' know that? AND ... it sure is gonna get at least some notice by the young'ins who can't get their faces outa their phones.

it's a smart move & all i can say is ha ha ... too bad donny didn't think of that. but what he did was bribe the evangelisticals with his potential picks for the SC & moving the us embassy to jerusalum, or he woulda never gotten their vote.

 

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you don't seem to understand what this all means, do you.

simply put - it's a nod towards the direction of legalization on the federal level. you don't think 'we ' know that? AND ... it sure is gonna get at least some notice by the young'ins who can't get their faces outa their phones.

it's a smart move & all i can say is ha ha ... too bad donny didn't think of that. but what he did was bribe the evangelisticals with his potential picks for the SC & moving the us embassy to jerusalum, or he woulda never gotten their vote.

Marijuana is already legal everywhere. It's no big deal. This is like shooting a squirrel and hanging his head on the wall. Nobody really cares.

 

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North Carolina governor pushes to legalize marijuana possession after Biden pardons: 'End this stigma'

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and his attorney general are urging the Republican-controlled state legislature to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.

www.foxnews.com

 

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Good. You Right-wingers claim that the government doesn't have the right to mandate you wear a mask in the middle of a deadly, nationwide pandemic because you should be able to decide what to do with your own face and body, but then want to burden your fellow human beings and Americans with a criminal record over smoking/ingesting a plant. The irony and hypocrisy are outstanding.

 

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Marijuana is already legal everywhere.

no it's not. some states it is - but not on a federal level & if it's on yer background check, it can be a problem.

It's no big deal. This is like shooting a squirrel and hanging his head on the wall. Nobody really cares.

if it gets people's attention & they vote - regardless if it's a matter of concern to them or not ... is a very good thing.

 

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no it's not. some states it is - but not on a federal level & if it's on yer background check, it can be a problem.




if it gets people's attention & they vote - regardless if it's a matter of concern to them or not ... is a very good thing.

I've been smoking weed since 1966 and never charged. If you get charged you're either dealing or something else going on.