The issue of marijuana legalization has been a topic of debate for decades, with many states opting to either decriminalize or fully legalize marijuana. As an attorney in North Carolina, I often receive questions from clients about the difference between decriminalization and legalization. In this post, I will explain the key differences between these two approaches and how they apply to North Carolina.

Decriminalization

Reducing or eliminating criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana is decriminalized. This means that while possession of marijuana may still be illegal, it is no longer considered [...]