LLigetfa
DIYer, not in the trades
Are you kidding!! They would have to lay off about 75% of the police force, law officials, and completely do away with DEA, Border Patrol, and many other agencies.
Ja, but many of them will go to work for the IRS. Think of the revenue potential and all the former criminals that are not accustomed to paying taxes.
The former ATF will need to be expanded as well. Tobacco has slipped to last place and drugs will get top billing so they'll just rename it to DAFT.
As for emptying the jails, that won't happen. They will still need to steal to support their habit which will have gotten more expensive with the taxes, so instead of the drug users copping a plea to rat out the dealers, they will finally do the time they deserve. Think of all the lead, copper, and brass they will steal.