July 1 2019 in Case Results, Theft
Not long ago, a woman came to McElfresh law after being charged with attempting to shoplift a mouse from the Apple Store. Fortunately, San Diego shoplifting lawyer Jessica McElfresh negotiated for her client to complete 16 hours of volunteer work. Afterward, the case will be completely dismissed. ...
June 26 2019 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business
As the cannabis industry expands around the U.S. and Canada, both experienced and novice investors are interested in profiting off the growth. Per ArcView Market Research and BDS Analytics Spending, data on legal cannabis, spending on marijuana is expected to increase 230% to $31.3 billion by 2022. ...
June 24 2019 in Case Results, Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, Marijuana Charges, Misdemeanor, Recreational Marijuana
A young college student, who was under 21 was caught smoking marijuana on campus and issued a citation. Knowing that if she was convicted, she would automatically lose her license for a year, attorney McElfresh went to bat for her client. Fortunately, with San Diego marijuana lawyer Jessica McElfres...
June 19 2019 in Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges
One of the main goals of California’s new cannabis regulations has been to prevent the growth of the black market. In the eyes of state officials, the black market for cannabis presents significant public safety risks, be it from violent crime or contaminated products. One of the ways the state’...
June 17 2019 in Case Results, Criminal Defense, Felony, Weapons Crimes
After leaving the VA hospital, a veteran with a concealed carry license was in the parking lot, where he took his firearm out of his vehicle to put it back on. Security heard that someone was arming themselves in the parking lot and confiscated his firearm, charging him with having a firearm on the ...
June 10 2019 in Case Results, Theft
A man in his late thirties and no prior criminal record was caught attempting to shoplift a vacuum cleaner from Home Depot. With San Diego shoplifting lawyer Jessica McElfresh, she persuaded the court to resolve the matter based on her client completing 30 hours of volunteer work and attending a sho...
June 5 2019 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business
Owing to the expense of opening and operating an adult use cannabis business in California, the state’s cannabis industry is at risk of becoming dominated by a few large players. These big companies are better able to raise capital, pay fees, and hire the personnel needed to plan and execute a suc...
June 3 2019 in Case Results, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
On New Year’s Eve, a couple was visiting from Canada. They both had indulged a little bit too much and got in an altercation at their hotel. This led to pushing and shoving. Hotel security showed up and saw that the wife suffered a nose injury. While she did not want to bring any charges against h...
May 27 2019 in Case Results, Criminal Convictions, Criminal Defense, Felony, Marijuana Charges, Misdemeanor
Several years ago, a man was convicted of felony transportation of marijuana when he was caught trying to cross the border with 100 pounds of marijuana. He was charged in state court but always maintained his innocence. Now, with the passage of Proposition 64, which allows for certain felony charges...
May 20 2019 in Case Results, Theft
A woman in her sixties came to attorney McElfresh after being charged with shoplifting for attempting to take a $20 lipstick. Facing probation and a fine, San Diego shoplifting lawyer Jessica McElfresh negotiated for her to only receive a $300 fine and no probation. The outcome of an individual ca...
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