In 1976, marijuana was largely decriminalized in Minnesota. This, however, does not mean that marijuana can be used freely. It is important to distinguish clearly between decriminalization and legalization, as they are two different things. Decriminalization means that an illegal act will be subject to much lower criminal charges. This often means that a person found in possession of a small amount of marijuana is more likely to be charged with a petty misdemeanor rather than a felony.
Common family law acronyms explained
When going through a divorce or another family law issue, you will learn a lot of new acronyms and terms. Judges and lawyers frequently use abbreviations to save space in documents and time in conversations. For those unfamiliar with the legal jargon, it can be confusing.
Minnesota fire chief resigns over drunk driving charges
The world can feel different after an arrest. Feelings of guilt can turn into anxiety and the world seems to want you to fail. But people should keep their will and their wits about them after an arrest because there are good reasons to avoid a conviction on serious charges.
