October 16 2015 in Media Coverage
New state-wide laws in California will aim to help medical marijuana dispensaries by further reaching more areas and creating safer products for patients. With the passing of this new law, dispensaries are being seen as a legitimate business and their reach may extend into further California areas. ...
October 9 2015 in Asset Forfeiture, Domestic Violence, Legal Blog
Until recently, if a non-English speaker ended up in a civil court in California, it was his or her responsibility to find an interpreter. Now, that’s all going to change. By 2017, the California court system is going to provide interpreters for every non-English speaker who passes through the ju...
September 28 2015 in Legal Blog, Weapons Crimes
A new law in California helps gun owners preserve their rights and their gun ownership when facing a restraining order. On August 13, 2015, Governor Brown signed into law AB 950, a bill that allows gun owners to turn their weapons over to a licensed firearm dealer instead of relinquishing possession...
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...
August 6 2015 in Criminal Convictions, Drug Crimes, Legal Blog
In California penitentiaries, the drug problem continues to grow. Over the past decade, drug use has grown dramatically, with one out of four inmates testing positive for illegal substances last year. Deaths due to drug overdoses in California prisons are triple the average in the U.S. When you add ...
July 31 2015 in Media Coverage
La Mesa may hold not one but two Oktoberfest celebrations this year, depending on a City Council vote and agreed upon measures to pay for last year's outstanding expenses and address community concerns. Jessica McElfresh represents the La Mesa Village Merchants Association. Click here for ...
July 26 2015 in Media Coverage
As several legal medical marijuana dispensaries gear up to open this year, local crackdown on illegal dispensaries has increased. Jessica McElfresh was quoted, saying that patients will likely want to patronize the legal ones as they will be more reliable and regulated. Click here to read ...
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 18 2015 in Media Coverage
Jessica McElfresh was recently quoted in a U-T San Diego article about the financial hurdles that legal medical cannabis operators face. Banks deny accounts to medical marijuana businesses, forcing operators to conduct business in cash. California marijuana laws change frequently. For u...
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