November 8, 2016, witnessed the approval of State Question 780.
It pursues as a ballot in Oklahoma.
The approval was in the Oklahoma Reclassification of Some Drug and Property Crimes as a Misdemeanors Initiative.
The alterations
- The non-violent drug and theft-related crimes have been altered from felonies to misdemeanors, following State Question 780.
- It implies the individuals caught in the act will have to give a maximum penalty of a year in prison, along with a fine of $ 1000.
- The possession of illegal drugs was a felony. However, it has become a misdemeanor post the approval of the law.
- However, drug manufacturing, selling of drugs, and trafficking continue to serve as felonies.
- Initially, theft or forgery of property (which was worth $500) was considered a felony offense.
- However, State Question 780 has managed to raise the amount to $ 1000 worth of property.
State Question 780 has made sure of the implementation of Question 781 as well.
The latter includes the fund, which utilizes for the rehabilitation of criminals.
It pursues by ensuring redistribution of the money saved from the reduced prison cost to the counties. State Question 781 was dependent on State Question 780.
What will be the impact?
- State Question 780 and State Question 781 will together aid in reducing crime. It would also improve safety.
- It also the assistance of those charged with the offense to rehabilitate. And again, it would help these people to integrate into society.
It would help in the favorable treatment of addiction. It would also aid in resolving the mental health issues, which are the root cause of most of the crimes.
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