Plea Agreement in Chaotic Assault with A Deadly Weapon Case

March 31 2017 in Assault, Case Results, Criminal Defense

When tempers flare, even the most law-abiding citizen can lose control and an ill-conceived or impulsive act can result in some very serious criminal charges. If your permanent criminal record and in some cases, your freedom are put in danger by a mistake, it is crucial to discuss your situation wit...

McElfresh Selected to Rising Stars for Super Lawyers

March 28 2017 in Legal Blog

Attorney Jessica McElfresh was selected to Rising Stars for Super Lawyers, a service that rates outstanding lawyers throughout the nation across more than 70 practice areas. Super Lawyers is a service provided by Thomson Reuters, a highly respected name in legal publishing. The selection process in...

McElfresh Interviewed About Marijuana Law

March 28 2017 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Media Coverage, Medical Marijuana

Attorney Jessica McElfresh continues to be an informative source on marijuana law and policy for local government and media, as well as providing representation for entrepreneurs who want to open lawful marijuana-related businesses in California. McElfresh has been cited in recent television and ne...

McElfresh Featured at Marijuana Business Law in California Seminar

March 27 2017 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog

Attorney Jessica McElfresh will be one of the featured speakers at the upcoming Marijuana Business Law in California seminar on April 25 in Santa Ana and April 28 in Fontana. McElfresh will present an hour long session on “Federal Responses to California Marijuana Law” that encompasses current ...

Summary / Informal vs. Felony / Formal Probation in California

March 24 2017 in Felony, Legal Blog, Misdemeanor

When you are facing criminal charges in California, you are probably wondering about probation. What is it really and is it available to you? California has different levels of probation that are possible depending on your criminal history and the type of charges you face. To learn more about whet...

San Diego Considering Total Ban on Cannabis Sales

March 17 2017 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has banned all marijuana facilities in its unincorporated territories. On March 15, 2017, the board concluded that a total ban on cannabis sale, cultivation, and manufacturing locations would protect the health and safety of San Diego County residents. The...

Burglaries at Marijuana Businesses in California

March 10 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana

California’s marijuana businesses have become targets for crime. In Logan Heights last October, burglars broke into a vacant building to go through a shared wall with medical marijuana dispensary, Organic Inhale. Police arrived to find two men loading marijuana into a sedan in the alley behind the...

Drug-Free Zones Increase Criminal Penalties in California

February 24 2017 in Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, Legal Blog

In California, drug crimes are taken very seriously. Since the war on drugs was declared in 1971 by Richard Nixon, relatively low-level crimes have been assigned punishments that are consistent with violent felonies. To make things worse, there are certain case elements that can dramatically increas...

5 Things to Know If You Want to Start a Marijuana Business in California

February 10 2017 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana

With an estimated 2.4 billion dollars in 2014 sales, the cannabis industry is something that many are eager to be a part of in California. Conducting business in California is especially appealing. With loosening regulations and the viability of selling marijuana for a living, this state is one of t...

New Criminal Laws Affecting California in 2017

January 27 2017 in Criminal Defense

The beginning of a new year means that a wide range of new laws and changes to existing laws became effective in California on January 1, 2017. Included in these newly effective laws are some significant changes to criminal laws, with an emphasis on sexual assault and prostitution. Nearly 900 new ...

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