A Red Herring

Marijuana Arrestees Do Not Become Violent Felons

Summary

Recommendations

To New York City Elected and Law Enforcement Officials

Research Design

Demographics of the Group Under Study

I. New York State Marijuana Laws

Marijuana Arrests and Use in New York City

Marijuana Arrests and Public Safety

II. Findings

Arrests

Subsequent Convictions

Conclusion

Acknowledgements

Methodological Appendix

Study Summary & New York State Sealing Laws

Data

Definition of the MJACD 03-04 Cohort

Criminal Convictions

Violent Felony Definition

Injurious Misdemeanor Definition

RSS

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