Responding in part to what he described as changing societal attitudes, Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announced Thursday his office no longer will prosecute simple marijuana offenses.
According to a news release, Branson said he made the decision after examining policies in several cities including Lawrence, Wichita and Kansas City, Mo.
“I do not feel it is fair or just for Douglas County to criminally charge citizens with something they can do with virtually no penalty in the city of Lawrence and other surrounding communities,” Branson said.
(Read more: Local – The Topeka Capital-Journal)