Oklahoma Proposes Reduced Penalties for Marijuana Charges
By: Jennifer Penate
Updated: February 28, 2013
OKLAHOMA--- A bill aimed at reducing penalties for possession of marijuana is headed to the Oklahoma House. The bill would reduce criminal charges for those caught with marijuana.
Currently, a 2nd offense in Oklahoma is considered a felony, which could result in 2 to 10 years in prison. This measure would make all offenses a misdemeanor crime.
Representative Cory Williams, who introduced the bill, says it doesn't make sense to penalize someone with a felony when marijuana is legal in other states. The measure passed unanimously in the House Public Safety Committee and is headed to the House floor.
Currently, a 2nd offense in Oklahoma is considered a felony, which could result in 2 to 10 years in prison. This measure would make all offenses a misdemeanor crime.
Representative Cory Williams, who introduced the bill, says it doesn't make sense to penalize someone with a felony when marijuana is legal in other states. The measure passed unanimously in the House Public Safety Committee and is headed to the House floor.
