Black people overrepresented in marijuana-related misdemeanors in Dallas County, SMU study says
The report says that Black people were grossly overrepresented among those who were accused of low-level drug offenses. Author: Eline de Bruijn, Rebecca Lopez Published: 6:22 PM CDT May 25, 2021 Updated: 11:40 AM CDT May 26, 2021
DALLAS COUNTY, Texas
Who is getting tickets and who is being arrested for small amounts of marijuana in Dallas County? A study released this month from the Southern Methodist University showed that Black people were overrepresented among people cited, arrested, prosecuted, or referred for prosecution in 2018.
The study looked at misdemeanor marijuana cases in six cities in the county and looked at which cases were referred to the Dallas County District Attorney s Office in 2018 for prosecution for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana.
If you get caught with weed in North Texas, will you be taken to jail? It depends
Some larger departments either give a citation for possession of marijuana when it is less than a certain amount or give a lesser charge. Author: Eline de Bruijn Updated: 3:45 PM CDT April 19, 2021
DALLAS
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While cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp are legal in Texas, marijuana remains illegal but whether a person would end up behind bars for having a small amount in North Texas depends on the jurisdiction.
Some larger police departments in North Texas either give a citation for possession of marijuana when it is less than a certain amount, give a lesser drug paraphernalia charge, or give the officer discretion in the situation.
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