what is manhattan district attorney doing about new marijuana summons

by Thora Lesch 4 min read

As of Wednesday, the Manhattan District Attorney's office will stop prosecuting most cases for smoking and possessing marijuana. The change was promised in May by DA Cy Vance Jr., and is expected to reduce the number of marijuana prosecutions by around 96 percent, according to a release from his office.

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Adam is a staff writer for Green Rush Daily and High Times who hails from Corvallis, Oregon. He’s an artist, musician, and higher educator with deep roots in the cannabis community. His degrees in literature and psychology drive his interest in the therapeutic use of cannabis for mind and body wellness.

Does the DA drop a marijuana charge?

The DA’s decision to vacate warrants and drop charges doesn’t apply to every open marijuana case, however. It only applies to misdemeanor and violation cases where a warrant was issued because a defendant didn’t appear in court. And it doesn’t apply to anyone charged with selling or distributing cannabis. Vance’s office simply combed through its files and removed every one where misdemeanor cannabis possession or smoking was the only remaining charge.

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