Victoria Cvitanovic: Cannabis Sentencing Enhancements and Prison Reform

What if someone isn’t technically in prison for cannabis—but their sentence was still extended because of it?In this episode of The Canna Boss Babes Podcast, attorney and former prosecutor Victoria Cvitanovic joins host Ishqa Hillman to discuss the hidden impact of cannabis sentencing enhancements.Often called “multiple billing,” this legal process allows courts to extend prison sentences based on a person’s previous criminal history. In many cases, past cannabis convictions—sometimes decades old—can significantly increase the punishment for a later offense.Victoria explains how these laws work, why they remain largely invisible in public conversations about cannabis reform, and why advocates must understand sentencing policies to push for meaningful justice.The conversation also explores prosecutorial discretion, the long-term consequences of the drug war, and the ethical challenges embedded in the criminal justice system.For anyone working in cannabis advocacy, criminal justice reform, or policy, this episode offers an important perspective on how legalization alone does not resolve the lasting effects of prohibition.Watch the full episode on YouTube and find more episodes, resources, and community at thecannabossbabes.com.