Marijuana possession may be downgraded to infraction in CA

Possessing an ounce or less of marijuana would go from being a misdemeanor to a simple infraction, eliminating the possibility that such minor cases could end up in court-clogging jury trials, according to Sen. Mark Leno (D- San Francisco), author of SB1449. The penalty would remain the same: a fine of up to $100 but no jail time.

"This is a waste of time and money at a time when we can't afford any more waste, fraud and abuse," Leno said.