Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will mass pardon more than 175,000 marijuana convictions Monday
BALTIMORE -- In a sweeping act, . The governor will pardon misdemeanor charges for people who were found guilty of possessing small amounts of marijuana. Baltimore City makes up about 25% of the convictions being pardoned. More than 150,000 of the convictions being pardoned are misdemeanors for simple possession of cannabis, and another 18,000 misdemeanors are for use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia.
'If you want to be able to create inclusive economic growth, it means you have to start removing these barriers that continue to disproportionately sit on communities of color.' Moore said criminal records have been used to prevent people from attaining employment, housing, and education. However, these pardons do not mean a record is clear. Expungement is still required.
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