Oregon: Multnomah County D.A. Dismisses Low-Level Marijuana Cases Submitted by steveelliott on Thu, 11/13/2014 - 08:11 2014 KGW kyle iboshi Legalization Measure 91 multnomah county Oregon Political Portland Recreational CaseDismissed By Steve Elliott Hemp News In the wake of the approval of marijuana legalization initiative Measure 91 in Oregon, the Multnomah County District Attorneys office announced it will dismiss low-level marijuana cases. Because it is clear that a significant majority of voters in Multnomah County support the legalization of marijuana in certain amounts, this office will dismiss the pending charges related to conduct which will otherwise become legal July 1, 2015, announced the office in a prepared statement, reports Kyle Iboshi at KGW. Measure 91 allows anyone 21 and older to possess up to an ounce of marijuana in a public place, and up to eight ounces at home. A total of 50 pending marijuana cases will be dismissed, according to the Multnomah County D.A.s office. This office does not plan to prosecute future charges for conduct related to marijuana possession and delivery of marijuana which will become lawful under Measure 91 absent exceptional circumstances, the written statement reads. Prosecutors in other Oregon counties are considering taking similar action.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 01:17:02 +0000
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