When Will I Be Able to Smoke Recreational Marijuana in California?

September 29 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges

If you are 21 years of age or older and are asking yourself "when will I be able to smoke recreational marijuana in California," the answer is now. Under Proposition 64, also known as the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, you may also grow up to six cannabis plants for recreational purposes, as well as po...

Military Woman Found with Marijuana Receives Reduced Penalty

September 20 2017 in Case Results, Drug Crimes, Marijuana Charges

In California, possession of marijuana on a military base is a serious matter since it is strictly prohibited in military service. Not long ago, a woman was found with a small amount of marijuana while leaving a local military base and was charged with possession. This exposed her to some very signi...

Man Charged by Military Police for Drug Possession Sees Dismissal

September 6 2017 in Case Results, Drug Crimes, Marijuana Charges

Members of the military police recently pulled a man over on a public road near a local military base. During the stop, the officers found some marijuana and charged him with drug possession. With extensive experience dealing with drug cases throughout California, the man contacted attorney Jessica...

Current Pending Marijuana Legislation in California

August 28 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana

In the state of California, there are various bills currently awaiting approval. The pending marijuana legislation will further the advancement of the legal use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes and improve marijuana regulation for businesses and consumers. If you have questions ab...

There May Soon Be a Marijuana Breathalyzer Test

June 16 2017 in Drug Crimes, DUI, Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges

An Oakland-based startup called Hound Labs is making waves with a portable device that can measure the presence of THC on your breath in parts per trillion. According to both field tests and controlled studies, this cannabis breathalyzer can accurately detect whether you’ve recently eaten or smoke...

3 Things You Should Know Before You Invest in a Cannabis Business

May 19 2017 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana

With the passage of Proposition 64, which legalized the adult use of recreational marijuana, California is set to become the nation’s largest legal cannabis market. Experts predict that the legal marijuana industry will eventually add $7 billion to California’s economy and generate $1 billion in...

Banking Issues for Cannabis Businesses

April 28 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana

Cannabis businesses in California face a number of hurdles, both legal and social. However, one of the more significant issues holding back the marijuana industry in California is not community disagreement or current state law – it’s banking. Due to current federal banking regulations, few, if ...

Illegal Medical Marijuana Businesses Shut Down Around San Diego

April 21 2017 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana

California has incrementally legalized marijuana. At first medical marijuana was available. Now, marijuana is legal for private citizens to carry and imbibe – though recreational dispensaries are still on their way. And while California has come a long way in regard to marijuana, not all cannabis ...

License Reinstated After Being Stopped at a Checkpoint for Drugged Driving

April 14 2017 in Case Results, Criminal Defense, DUI, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana, Traffic Violations

San Diego criminal defense attorney Jessica McElfresh recently assisted a man after a traffic stop put his driver’s license in serious jeopardy. After driving a friend home, the man went through a DUI checkpoint where the officer claimed to smell marijuana and requested that he exit the car and p...

Marijuana and Child Abuse Charges Reduced for San Diego Woman

April 7 2017 in Case Results, Criminal Defense, Marijuana Charges

In California, the atmosphere surrounding marijuana’s legal classification is sometimes difficult to understand and innocent people can often find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Recently, a man in San Diego, who was operating a marijuana delivery service provided marijuana to an undercov...

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