April 24 2019 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business
Both inexperienced and savvy investors are becoming more comfortable with the idea of investing in the cannabis industry in the U.S. and Canada. In fact, the potential significant return on investment (ROI) has the opportunity dubbed “the green rush.” Investors may be able to seek a strong ROI i...
April 11 2019 in Marijuana Business, Media Coverage, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana
NBC 7 San Diego: April 5, 2019 - More than two dozen local governments are suing the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) over the current recreational marijuana law. The cities in counties involved in the suit want to stop marijuana deliveries from coming into their communities. Under the c...
April 10 2019 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business
Since California has legalized medical and recreational marijuana use, the state has had to build a new industry, including comprehensive regulations and licensing procedures. As licenses are issued for marijuana businesses, there is an expanding gap between lawful and illegal cannabis operations. F...
March 6 2019 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business
As the cannabis industry in California continues to grow, it has faced some regulatory challenges as the state tries to ensure that the products are safe. After much discussion and drafting, California finally released its permanent cannabis regulations in January of this year. While these rules are...
February 13 2019 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges
A new marijuana law will make it easier for Californians with cannabis convictions to expunge their records and reduce their sentences. When your criminal record is expunged, it is no longer accessible to the public - only law enforcement agencies and courts can access it. Passed by a comfortable ma...
February 1 2019 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business
The Bureau of Cannabis Control has released the finalized regulations that apply to cannabis home delivery businesses. Beginning January 16, 2019, licensed cannabis delivery businesses have been permitted to deliver their products almost anywhere in California - including towns and counties that hav...
January 23 2019 in Case Results, Misdemeanor, Traffic Violations
Criminal charges in road rage incidents are more common than one would expect in southern California. Recently, a man was trying to merge late at night, and the car next to him was not letting him over. This back and forth continued, until a minor fender bender occurred. Fearing an altercation with...
January 9 2019 in Alcohol, Case Results
When a young man was charged multiple alcohol-related offenses near SDSU, he contacted attorney Jessica McElfresh to deal with the various issue. Officers approached him and some friends because they suspected they were drinking, and when questioned, the man not only had a fake ID, coincidently he h...
January 4 2019 in Marijuana Business, Media Coverage
NBC 7 San Diego: January 3, 2019 - It has been a year since California has legalized recreational marijuana, which established the budding industry. While dispensary sales are a little lower than initial projections, San Diego still brought in about millions from cannabis business taxes in 2018 and ...
December 28 2018 in Case Results, Misdemeanor, Traffic Violations
Sometimes, a simple misunderstanding can lead to unexpected criminal charges, and if not handled properly, the effects can seriously complicate your life. For example, a man from out of state was recently on his way home from a casino trip. It was late, and he was tired when he decided to stop for g...
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