So with all of the changes happening in the legal system concerning marijuana, the question now comes what happens to those already serving sentences for past marijuana crimes, Do we let them go or do they continue to serve out their sentences? ... Opponents argue that at the time they were convicted it was an illegal act The expungement debate does not address the situation of those currently serving time for non-violent cannabis crimes, however. ...

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As the debate about marijuana's use as a medicine continues, experts have given us information pertaining to its positive effects when used properly. ... (Koch 714) Possibly if the two "sides" would work together an agreement could be established concerning procedures for further development and treatment. ...

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Legality Issues of Marijuana The issue of the legalization of marijuana is a lingering debate that has been around for years. In this essay, I will prove the benefits of marijuana and propose a solution to the debate. ... As strong as the debate is for the legalization of medical marijuana, the legalization of recreational marijuana is just as evident. ...

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The Legalization of Marijuana For years the debate over whether or not to legalize marijuana has gone back and forth. ... Thus, for 25 years the medical marijuana movement has been closely linked with the marijuana decriminalization movement, which has colored the debate. Since NORML's petition in 1972, there have been a variety of legal decisions concerning marijuana. ... In his testimony before the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources, the Deputy Director of the DEA, Donnie Marshal, said," I realize that much of the current debate has been over the le...

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Marijuana is a substance that comes from cut and dried leaves from a plant called "cannabis sativa". Marijuana is also commonly referred to by most people as "grass", "pot", "Mary Jane", "herb", "weed", as well as many other nicknames. There are two main ingredients in marijuana: tetrahydrocannabino...

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