King County, WA (Seattle area) prosecutor dismissing all misdemeanor pot cases [View all]
The King County Prosecutor’s Office says it will be dismissing all of its misdemeanor marijuana possession cases as a result of the passage of Initiative 502 legalizing marijuana possession of one ounce or less in Washington state.
The decision will impact 175 King County cases involving individuals age 21 and older accused of possessing one ounce or less of marijuana, said Dan Donohoe, spokesman for the Prosecutor's Office.
With the passage of I-502, marijuana possession of one ounce or less by individuals age 21 and older will become legal in the state on Dec. 6.
King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg said that dismissing these cases is the right thing to do in light of Tuesday’s vote.
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http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Changing-times-Politicians-tears-more-common-now-178188531.html
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/11/09/1159746/-King-County-WA-Seattle-area-prosecutor-dismissing-all-misdemeanor-pot-cases
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