JOSEPH T. DETERS

HAMILTON COUNTY PROSECUTING 
ADMINISTRATION DIWSION
230 EAST NINTH STREET. 4000
CINCINNATI, OH 45202-2151
PHONE: (513) 946-3000
FAX: (513) 945-3017

DIRECT NUMBER
(513) 946?3006

May 17, 2019

Councilmember David Mann
City Council, City of Cincinnati
Suite 349, City Hall

801 Plum Street

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dear Councilmember Mann:

1 have read with great interest the proposal to decriminalize marijuana under the
100 or 200 gram levels.

As you probably know, i have supported the decriminalization of small amounts of
marijuana in the past. However, I feel these levels of weight are too high in terms of
personal use. It may affect our presumption of Unlawful Possession and Trafficking in
Drugs.

1 would urge council to meet with police and prosecutors to determine a minimal
amount to decriminalize.

Respectfully,



Joseph T. Deters
Prosecuting Attorney

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