Mar 6, 2023
Application for Certificate of Pardon
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Application for Certificate of Pardon
In Proclamation 10467 of October 6, 2022 (Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana), I exercised my authority
A Christmas gift from Dank Brandon, 12/22/23.
President Joe Biden announced he's pardoning every American who has used marijuana in the past, including those who were never arrested or p
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden announced Friday he's issuing a federal pardon to every American who has used marijuana in the past, including those who were never arrested or prosecuted.
The sweeping pardon applies to all U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents in possession of marijuana for their personal use and those convicted of similar federal crimes. It also forgives pot users in the District of Columbia. It does not apply to individuals who have been jailed for selling the drug, which is illegal under federal law, or other marijuana offenses such as driving under the influence of an illegal substance.
The implication of Biden's pardon promises to have significant implications, as criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities. However, the pardons do not apply to people who violated state law, and anyone who wants to receive proof of a pardon will have to apply through the Department of Justice.
The president is pardoning thousands of people convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of C
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is making thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia eligible for pardons, the White House said Friday, in his latest round of executive clemencies meant to rectify racial disparities in the justice system.
The categorical pardon Friday builds on a similar round issued just before the 2022 midterm elections that made thousands convicted of simple possession on federal lands eligible for pardons. Friday’s action adds additional criminal offenses to those eligible for a pardon, making even more people eligible to have their convictions expunged. Biden is also granting clemency to 11 people serving what the White House called “disproportionately long” sentences for nonviolent drug offenses.
Biden, in a statement, said his actions would help make the “promise of equal justice a reality.”
R v Flynn 2015
https://www.canlii.org/en/nl/nlpc/doc/2015/2015canlii13907/2015canlii13907.html?resultIndex=3
The accused was 20 years old and was charged with possession of cocaine under the CDSA and breach of an undertaking (145(3)). He failed to report to the police on one day as required.
The Crown proceeded by summary conviction.
The judge imposed a conditional discharge due to the accused being 20 years old, lack of any prior convictions, and positive prospects for rehabilitation.