Bio
Bernard Noble was sentenced to more than 13 years for the equivalent of two joints of marijuana due to Louisiana's so-called "habitual offender" law, which results in extreme sentences for minor crimes. Since his release in 2018, he's become a strong advocate for criminal justice reform in Louisiana.
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I Was Convicted to 13 Years for Two Joints of Marijuana. Louisiana Should Make My Extreme Sentence One of the Last
Louisiana’s justice reinvestment package was a historic step forward, and it helped me be reunited with my family. Now lawmakers should build on this momentum and reform the Habitual Offender Statute — so that my extreme sentence is one of the last.