If marijuana gets decriminalized, what happens to existing charges?

Question

If the state of nh passes the decriminalization law to reduce the sentence of possession from a misdemeanor and up to a 2,000 fine to just a 200 fine then would the misdemeanor charges get dropped from everyone who got busted before???

Answer 1

I doubt they'd make it retroactive.

Answer 2

i think you're confusing decriminalized with legalized

Answer 3

They get followed through.  They did something illegal, they broke the law.  It is not only about the act itself, but the principles.