All convictions are a permanent part of the person's criminal record.
Yes, Colorado will extradite for felonies, and especially for violent crimes.
No, that's trafficking. While these states have declared they won't prosecute the possession or use of marijuana, so long as a certain set of circumstances exists, marijuana is still illegal under federal law. When you cross state lines with it in your possession, you're entering fed territory, and trafficking is a federal felony.
Not a single one. States can only decriminalize it, meaning they opt not to prosecute for marijuana use or possession within a defined set of circumstances. Washington and Colorado are the states which have decriminalized it for recreational use.
State law enforcement agencies will not press charges for marijuana use or possession within a predetermined set of criteria. However, marijuana still remains illegal under federal law, and the feds could crack down on the state of Colorado at any time they pleased. Also, the state's refusal to prosecuted is negated if the possession or use of marijuana results in another crime being committed. For example, 18 USC 922(g)(3) is a federal law making it a felony to own or be in possession of a firearm if one is a user of an illegal controlled substance (which marijuana still is, as per federal law), so if you get pulled over with marijuana and a firearm in your car, you're going to jail.
has there been a population increase? then i am guessing not!
It varies from state to state. Some states have decriminalized marijuana penalties. Assuming you are carrying less then the set weight limit. Like in Colorado if you have a dime bag on you then its basically just an infraction. Where in Idaho they have a no tolerance policy. If they find anything on you they all you off to jail or write you a possession ticket which is a misdemeanor.
it a misdemeanor
No. The only place I have heard of it being legal other than for medication is Amsterdam. Medical marijuana is legal in California, Colorado, Arizona, Michigan, and eleven other states in Arerica.
Such a sentence may take the place of a stronger penalty but unless the judge has specifically ruled that way, it will not.
no
Fro the shops, yes.
It is legal in California. It is not legal to grow your own pot in Colorado.