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Marijuana possession is still against the law in Virginia.
But one Northern Virginia prosecutor is taking action to sidestep prosecution for low-level offenders.
Michael Pope reports.
Alexandria Prosecutor Plans Diversion Instead of Prosecution of Marijuana Cases
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