1.5: Consensus View and Decriminalizing Laws
consensus view , which as it states, implies consensus (agreement) among citizens on what should and should not be illegal. This idea implies that all groups come together, regardless of social class, race, age, gender, and more, to determine what should be illegal. This view also suggests that criminal law is a function of beliefs, morality, and rules that apply equally to all members of society. [1]
Callstack:
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[2] An act can be decriminalized at the State level, but not necessarily the Federal level.
Marijuana Legalization
https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/27/marijuana-democrats-young-adults-texas-poll/