Results did not indicate a crime exacerbating effect of medical marijuana legalization on any of the Part I offenses. Alternatively, state medical marijuana legalization may be correlated with a reduction in homicide and assault rates, net of other covariates. These findings run counter to arguments suggesting the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes poses a danger to public health in terms of exposure to violent crime and property crimes.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:28:37 +0000
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