June 22 2016 in Assault, Case Results, Criminal Convictions, Criminal Defense, Felony
Recently, a 28-year-old San Diego man, living in a converted school bus was facing a lengthy prison sentence after an altercation with a homeless man resulted in an assault with a deadly weapon charge. Allegedly, the man exited his bus to use the restroom at a local fast food restaurant, when he was...
June 16 2016 in Legal Blog, Weapons Crimes
California Penal Code 25400 PC prohibits carrying a concealed firearm on your person, within your car, or a car in which you are the passenger. The only way to legally carry a weapon outside of your home is to have a concealed weapon license or permit under California Penal Code section 26150 PC. In...
June 14 2016 in Case Results, Criminal Defense, Felony
Even the strongest among us can have problems that need attention, but an individual's unfortunate situation doesn't always demand criminal charges. In some cases, putting an individual through the criminal justice system is excessive and it takes a passionate legal advocate to set things right. Not...
June 8 2016 in Alcohol, Criminal Defense, DUI, Legal Blog
Proponents of DUI or sobriety checkpoints argue that they are an effective means of preserving public safety by reducing alcohol-related deaths and injuries. As such, DUI checkpoints have become a common occurrence in California, particularly on holiday weekends, and this past Memorial day weekend w...
June 6 2016 in Case Results, Criminal Defense, Theft
When people find themselves in financial trouble, it is very easy to make mistakes resulting in criminal charges. Often times, these unfortunate moments occur when a person is already filled with anxiety and stress, thereby compounding their difficulties. For example, a woman recently found herself ...
June 1 2016 in Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges
The California Assembly voted to pass a measure that would ban all smoking – including e-cigarettes and medical marijuana – on all state university and community campuses. The rule will potentially apply to the privacy of one’s dorm room, as well. To anti-smoking activists, the measure can be...
May 27 2016 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges, Media Coverage, Medical Marijuana
Jessica McElfresh, a medical marijuana lawyer in San Diego, will be a speaker at the Cannabis Business Summit & Expo in Oakland, CA this June. The conference, which is billed as “America’s Most Important Cannabis Event of the Year,” is a three-day event starting June 20 that brings togeth...
May 23 2016 in Criminal Defense, Legal Blog
Our San Diego criminal defense attorneys are always on the lookout for new developments in the criminal justice system. Here at McElfresh Law Inc., we have long been concerned about the detrimental effects that the bail system has had on criminal justice. Specifically, “money-for-bail” has resul...
May 16 2016 in Media Coverage, Medical Marijuana
Cannabis attorney Jessica McElfresh continues to be an advocate for business owners and patients seeking a San Diego medical marijuana business permit, as well as those operating throughout California. McElfresh recently spoke at a meeting of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to oppose a m...
May 5 2016 in Media Coverage
Jessica McElfresh will be speaking on the topic of marijuana legalization at the "Ask Mom About Marijuana 101" panel put on by A New PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment and Healing). The conversation will take place at Foundations San Diego, 3930 Fourth Avenue, Ste 301 in San Diego and will explor...
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