Case Summary: Contrasting State and Prison Cannabis Legalization
The 2019 court decision established a crucial distinction between California's Proposition 64, which decriminalized cannabis for civilians, and the continued prohibition of cannabis possession within correctional facilities. The court upheld Penal Code §4573.6, maintaining its classification of inmate cannabis possession as a felony, irrespective of changes in state law regarding civilian cannabis use. This ruling underscores the divergence between legal frameworks governing cannabis outside and inside prison walls.
2019 Case: Prison Cannabis Possession
The 2019 court decision affirmed that Proposition 64 did not legalize cannabis possession within prison facilities. Penal Code §4573.6, therefore, continues to classify inmate cannabis possession as a felony offense, irrespective of its decriminalized status for the general public.
Summary
The 2019 court case clarified that Proposition 64, which legalized cannabis for recreational use in California, did not extend to prisons. Possessing cannabis in prison remains a felony offense under Penal Code §4573.6, even though it's legal for non-incarcerated adults.
Summary
In 2019, a court case decided that even though California made some cannabis legal, it's still illegal for prisoners to have it. Possessing cannabis in prison is still a serious crime, even if it's okay for people outside of prison to have it.