Problem: What we are witnessing is a groundswell of anti-drug war sentiment-at least as far as marijuana is concerned. This is very significant from a criminal law standpoint because the norm across the United States is for criminal codes to expand by criminalizing an ever-increasing number of behaviors. The marijuana story suggests that an alternative is necessary. At the same time, marijuana remains illegal under federal law, and federal law trumps (no pun intended) state law.
Question: Are states' efforts to reform their marijuana laws sound crime control policy?