Once weed became legal in Michigan, the next logical and just move would be to expunge the records of and release prisoners that were convicted for marijuana use and distribution. They were charged for a law that no longer exists and I thoroughly believe that they are facing unfair and unjust punishment.

Back in November of 2018, Christopher Martinez had multiple felonies and was facing 15 years in prison due to distributing marijuana. He had all charges dropped due to proposal one passing. I firmly believe that it is incredibly unjust that he would be free yet others did not. He also was doing it before it was legal, why does he get to go free and nobody else does?

On February 24th, 2019, Michigan Attorney Dana Nessel announced she was dropping 4 charges that were related to marijuana use. She did the fair and just thing and I am making this petition in hopes that we as a people can convince our officials to pass a proposal that expunges the records of and releases prisoners convicted for marijuana use/distribution.