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As expungements on marijuana convictions continue in Missouri, few in prison are eligible

Cody Spencer was arrested in 2009 for marijuana possession and spent two years in prison.

At the time it was a crime, but now, thanks to a newly passed constitutional amendment, the Columbia resident is eligible to have it expunged from his record.

Spencer is among the many Missouri residents who have been awaiting the courts to review their cases since voters approved Amendment 3 in November.

Soon after leaving the military he caught this felony for possession of four ounces of marijuana. At the time Spencer was 19 and lost his military status.

Spencer describes his background as rough. He went to the military straight out of high school. Due to medical issues, he was sent home in order to seek treatment with the hopes of eventually returning to service, when he was arrested.

Spencer, now 33, is consulting with an attorney to get this charge expunged from his record more quickly than the current process, which is expected to take until the end of this year, although many courts are running behind.

After prison, Spencer moved to Colorado. He started a legal edibles company that is still running today. Four years ago, he moved back to Columbia and started a consulting company.

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