marijuana politics

Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement
With the legalization of marijuana becoming a reality in some states, and other states strongly considering it, a problem arises. As with alcohol, driving under the influence of weed could present a problem, because whether you want to admit it or not - impaired judgement is impaired judgement...
Marijuana Fight
Marijuana Fight
Marijuana Fight
Marijuana possession will remain a felony in Louisiana, thanks to state lawmakers concerned that lessening the penalties will not punish repeat offenders severely enough.
Louisiana Residents Want Legal Weed, State Lawmakers Scared
Louisiana Residents Want Legal Weed, State Lawmakers Scared
Louisiana Residents Want Legal Weed, State Lawmakers Scared
Louisiana residents support legalized marijuana. In fact, a recent poll by the American Civil Liberties Union discovered that more than half of the state’s registered voters are in favor of supporting a taxed and regulated marijuana commerce, as opposed to locking up nonviolent drug offenders for petty possession.
Louisiana Pot Battle
Louisiana Pot Battle
Louisiana Pot Battle
While some Louisiana lawmakers are working to reduce marijuana penalties across the state, a proposal aimed at softening pot laws was choked out last week by Louisiana sheriffs.
Pot Peril
Pot Peril
Pot Peril
Louisiana lawmakers will duke it out later this spring in an attempt to reduce the penalties associated with marijuana offenses. However, there is no misconception; the state has a long way to go before it embraces the idea of legalized marijuana.
Marijuana Politics: Louisiana Just Isn’t Cool
Marijuana Politics: Louisiana Just Isn’t Cool
Marijuana Politics: Louisiana Just Isn’t Cool
There is no doubt that marijuana laws are changing across America: the legalization of cannabis in Colorado and Washington last year is an excellent representation that this issue is headed in the right direction. However, that does not appear to be the case in Louisiana, where a judge has the authority to sentence three-strike individuals caught with small amounts of weed to 20-years in prison wi