Jail charges could be dropped and many would be reunited with families. The charges of carrying weed is ridiculous and overbearing. Too many have been put away for trying to make ends meet, regardless if its right or wrong getting 15 to life is completely unfair. Charges should be dropped if marijuana becomes legal.
Once weed is legalized there will be less illegal activity to sell. More would be open to ask for a prescription rather than go looking for drug dealers. This could also become safer for people who find a comfort in weed to be open to their doctor.