San Diego Cannabis Business Purchased for $15 Million

April 10 2021 in Case Results, Marijuana Business

After an interested MSO approached a local San Diego cannabis retailer about purchasing their location and license, attorney Mcelfresh handled the deal. Ultimately, the multi-state operator acquired the cannabis business for the negotiated price of approximately $15 million. The outcome of an in...

La Mesa Cannabis Business Opens Amid Pandemic

March 30 2021 in Case Results, Marijuana Business

Despite the numerous challenges presented by the COVID pandemic, attorney McElfresh helped a cannabis retail store in La Mesa with the complicated process of opening its doors. Jessica assisted the business with its original business plan, formation, and application. She helped them through the wh...

$36 Million MSO Buyout for San Diego Retailer

February 28 2021 in Case Results, Marijuana Business

From inception to permit application, and licensure, attorney McEfresh assisted a San Diego cannabis retailer with the various legal aspects of getting their operation off the ground. Over the years, the business grew, which attracted interest from a Canadian MSO. McElfresh negotiated the purchase a...

7 La Mesa Cannabis Retail Stores Open

January 15 2021 in Case Results, Marijuana Business

Over the past year, attorney Jessica McElfresh worked with seven separate cannabis operations. This involved initial business planning, application, and representation through the often grueling conditional land use and licensure process. In the end, she obtained state and local permits for all seve...

Co-Authored 2020 Encinitas Cannabis Ballot Initiative

November 30 2020 in Case Results, Marijuana Business

Attorney Jessica McElfresh co-wrote the recent ballot measure to allow retail sales and cultivation within the city of Encinitas. In November 2020, the voters weighed in and the measure passed. As a result, the application process is set to begin and new, local cannabis businesses will start opening...

Young Girl Charged with Shoplifting Case Dismissed

July 15 2019 in Case Results, Theft

A young girl was recently charged with shoplifting along with several of her friends. She was found with over $400 and faced six months in custody and a $1,000 fine. After enlisting McElfresh Law, San Diego shoplifting attorney Jessica McElfresh negotiated on the girl’s behalf, and the case will ...

Fake ID and Minor in Possession of Alcohol Case Dismissed

July 8 2019 in Alcohol, Case Results, Criminal Defense

Not long ago, a young woman was caught drinking at the racetracks with her friends. She received tickets for minor in possession of alcohol and possession of a fake id. She faced a year of jail time and a fine of at least $1,000. However, San Diego college crimes lawyer attorney McElfresh worked out...

Shoplifting Case Dismissed after Volunteer Work

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. ...

Hardship License for Underage Girl After a Campus Marijuana Infraction

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...

Case Dismissed for Veteran Charged with Firearm on the Premises

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 ...

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