SAN ANTONIO – In February, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg unveiled a new program that would decriminalize marijuana offenses in the county.
The diversion program gives those caught with a misdemeanor amount of marijuana (4 ounces or less) the opportunity to take a course. Under the program you will also not face any jail time and nothing will show on your criminal record.
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Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood recently commented on the new Harris County program and if it’s a plan Bexar County is looking into.
“I have always been a supporter of cite and release since the law changed in 2007,” LaHood said. “After reviewing Harris County’s marijuana diversion program, I believe there are some unintended consequences in its long term use and it would not be beneficial to Bexar County as it is written. I have engaged in conversations with Chief (William) McManus and Sheriff (Javier) Salazar and will be organizing a meeting with County commissioners to discuss possibly implementing a program that would benefit Bexar County.”
The Harris County policy went into effect March 1st.
Critics of the plan says it disregards the laws of Texas.
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