September 15 2015 in Drug Crimes, Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana
After nearly 20 years since voters approved Proposition 215, the California State Assembly on Sept. 11 finally has adopted a comprehensive statewide regulatory framework for medical marijuana — and made it clear to law enforcement that medical marijuana is legal and here to stay. Up until the pas...
August 24 2015 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana
For many people suffering from terminal diseases with no cure, any possibility of a treatment or life-extending procedure seems worth the risks. Although few of us would be willing to test a risky, unproven treatment without government approval under normal circumstances, the desperate circumstances...
July 21 2015 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana
If you are suffering from a terrible disease like cancer or debilitating seizures, you probably have considered approaching your doctor about medical marijuana. Unfortunately, many people still feel nervous bringing it up with their doctors or are unsure when they can get a recommendation for medica...
July 7 2015 in Criminal Convictions, Drug Crimes, Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana
California has long been one of the most forward-thinking states in regards to marijuana. California became the first state to legalize its use for patients who needed the drug to treat conditions like seizures and cancer in 1996. Proposition 215, also known as the Compassionate Use Act, decriminal...
June 29 2015 in Criminal Convictions, Drug Crimes, Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana has been legal in California for almost 20 years now thanks to the California Compassionate Use Act and Proposition 215. Despite this, many people still have a number of misconceptions about how this act applies and when, including patients and law enforcement alike. This has been ...
June 4 2015 in Legal Blog, Media Coverage, Medical Marijuana
We're excited to share that San Diego medical marijuana lawyer Jessica McElfresh will be speaking at HIGH TIMES' 2015 NorCal Medical Cannabis Cup on Saturday, June 20 in Daly City, CA. Jessica will be speaking at 3:30 p.m. with the NORML Women's Alliance (NWA). Madeline Martinez, a foun...
June 13 2014 in Medical Marijuana
At times, we receive calls from qualified patients and medical marijuana collective and cooperative operators and employees who have questions about transportation of medical marijuana, including how much can they transport and what is the safest way to transport marijuana. The California courts...
June 5 2014 in Medical Marijuana
In the past few years, medical marijuana concentrates have skyrocketed in popularity and appeal. What has also skyrocketed is hysteria, mythology, and misunderstanding about medical marijuana concentrates and how they can be made or manufactured legally under California’s medical marijuana laws. ...
May 5 2014 in Medical Marijuana
On April 24, 2014, the City of San Diego’s Development Services Department began accepting conditional use permit applications from those seeking to operate medical marijuana consumer cooperatives licensed by the City. Before that day, on that day, and since that day, our office has received sever...
February 26 2014 in Medical Marijuana
Yesterday, the San Diego City Council passed an ordinance to set land use regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries in the City of San Diego. The ordinance passed 8-1, with Councilmembers Kevin Faulconer (mayor-elect), Todd Gloria (interim mayor), Marti Emerald, Myrtle Cole, Scott Sherman, Sh...
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