8 states (and Washington, D.C.) have legalized the use of recreational marijuana. 19 others have legalized the use of marijuana for limited medicinal purposes. It is currently illegal to possess, grow, or sell marijuana for recreational use in Illinois. However, lawmakers are currently pushing legislation that could make Illinois the 9th state to legalize the […]
Category: Drug Crimes
Illinois Moving Toward Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession
Both branches of the Illinois legislature are taking a serious look at decriminalizing marijuana possession in the state. In fact, Illinois is so adamant about changing the state’s drug laws that it has been said it is more a matter of when it happens, rather than if. Illinois already boasts some of the country’s more […]
