February 7 2018 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana
In January 2018, California issued its first adult use cannabis retail licenses, effectively launching the state's recreational cannabis industry. Anyone who is at least 21 years of age can legally purchase cannabis from a licensed adult use retailer. Veteran smokers can finally enjoy their hobby le...
February 5 2018 in Case Results, Theft
Awhile back, a man was caught shoplifting and reached out for help at McElfresh Law. With the help of Jessica McElfresh, he pled guilty to petty theft and only had to deal with informal probation. More recently, he wanted a new job. So, along with attorney McElfresh, they filed a motion at the 18-mo...
February 2 2018 in Case Results, Traffic Violations
In California, traffic violations can lead to serious consequences. Recently, a young woman was driving in the carpool lane when a police officer attempted to pull her over. When she saw she was being pulled over, she continued driving in order to find an area to stop that wouldn't be in the way of ...
January 26 2018 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana
With the official opening of the California recreational cannabis industry this month, our state is experiencing a green rush. But before you hurry to get into this newly-legal occupation, you should follow certain essential steps to starting a California marijuana business. If you're looking to g...
January 12 2018 in Criminal Defense, Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges, Recreational Marijuana
As of January 1, 2018, recreational marijuana is legal in California, making it the largest state to legalize recreational cannabis use thus far. However, since the law only passed with a 57 percent majority, there still remains uncertainty and pushback from certain groups. The state has made it up ...
December 29 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana
Everyone knows that cannabis is legal for both medical and recreational uses in California. However, questions abound about how to buy recreational cannabis, where to smoke it, or how to start a recreational cannabis business. The Adult Use of Marijuana Act, or AUMA, was the law originally authorizi...
December 20 2017 in Criminal Convictions, Legal Blog
Starting January 1, 2018, Californians with criminal histories will have a much easier time getting a job. This year, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the so-called “Ban the Box” legislation, also known as AB 1008, which limits an employer’s ability to screen your criminal history before m...
November 22 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business
The fires that ravaged more than 200,000 acres in Northern California has hit the local cannabis industry hard. In Mendocino, Sonoma, and Napa counties, at least 34 farms were destroyed by the flames. Processed and packed product, drying buds, flowering crops, and farming equipment all went up in sm...
November 8 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business
Last month, San Diego City published a new page on its website to provide guidance to current and prospective cannabis entrepreneurs hoping to operate legally within the city limits. The website, found at sandiego.gov/marijuanainfo, covers the regulations and processes pertaining to the cultivation,...
October 27 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business
Eight states in the nation have legalized recreational cannabis, and 29 of them (in addition to Washington, D.C.) now allow the use of the plant for medical purposes. To meet the demands of this ever-growing market, a sprawling cannabis industry is taking root across the nation - but not without dif...
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