Los Angeles to Dismiss 66,000 Marijuana Convictions: DA

Los Angeles to Dismiss 66,000 Marijuana Convictions: DA
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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About 66,000 marijuana convictions in Los Angeles County will be dismissed, according to the county’s district attorney on Thursday.

The dismissals include 62,000 felony convictions for marijuana cases dating back to 1961 and around 4,000 misdemeanor cases, District Attorney Jackie Lacey’s office said in a news release.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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