The prosecution of marijuana-related charges has reached ridiculous efforts in hopes of stopping usage. In this state, marijuana-related conviction automatically results in the suspension of your driver's license for 90 days. I personally do not see the connection between marijuana and driving.

I was caught with a small amount of marijuana and a pipe. As of now the state is trying to revoke my license for a year and 30 days. There is no form of public transportation where I live, and when I lose my license I will lose my job and will be unable to attend South Puget Sound Community College through the Running Start program. This would ruin my goal of earning my AA degree and graduating from high school simultaneously.

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