2007-03-02 07:37:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Legalization means just what it says, that something is now legal. With decriminalization something is still illegal, but there is little to no punishment for it.
2007-03-02 07:41:55 · answer #1 · answered by Paul P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legalization is when something is made legal.
Decriminalization is when punishments are reduced for specific crimes. For example: Nevada is trying (I don't know if it passed) to change the punishment for possession of pot from life in prison to a more "reasonable" punishment.
2007-03-02 15:42:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about weed,the difference is the level of punishment.
It would still be illegal, but nobody will get jail time for smoking a joint. Maybe something like a fine.
2007-03-02 15:40:55 · answer #3 · answered by davethenayber 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
polite vs rude
2007-03-02 15:40:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋