An Appeals Court decision found the Long Beach medical marijuana ordinance violates federal law — a ruling which could force Los Angeles officials to again re-write the city’s ordinance. Our Long Beach marijuana defense lawyers continue to press these court cases across Southern California. As we reported recently on our…
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Study Concludes that Closing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Los Angeles Increases Crime Rates
A recently released study concluded that as medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles close, crime rates climb, according to CBS NEWS. This study challenges a number of claims that have been made by local and state law enforcement agencies that these storefronts raise crime rates. The report that was conducted…
Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Encino Stopped by City Officials
According to the Los Angeles Times, the City’s Attorney’s Office is making an attempt to stop a medical marijuana dispensary in Encino from operating before it even opens. The Los Angeles City’s Attorney’s Office is looking to file an injunction against the operators of the medical marijuana company, JEP Collective.…
Governor’s Veto No Sign of End to Meddling with Medical Marijuana Rights in Southern California
The fight over control of California’s medical marijuana industry continued this week when Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a measure that would prevent medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles and elsewhere from operating within 600 feet of homes. The Los Angeles Times reported the governor cited the rights of cities and…
Medical Marijuana in San Jose: It’s a Circus, Put a Tent Over It
Ahh! Great idea. San Jose wants to make collectives grow all of their medical marijuana on site. Our Orange County medical marijuana defense attorneys suppose the next complaint will be break-ins at dispensaries in the area. Or that they are too big. Whether it’s the medical marijuana ordinance in Las…
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Los Angeles Regulated by City Government under AB1300
Last week, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill that allows all local governments to regulate the locations of medical marijuana dispensaries in California. The bill, AB 1300, was first introduced by Assemblyman Bob Blumenfield (D-Woodland Hills). It was also supported by the Los Angeles city attorney, according to NBC. This…
Victory for Medical Marijuana in Lake Elsinore Demonstrates Likely Appeal Path of Anaheim Decision
A medical marijuana dispensary in Lake Elsinore will reopen after an appeals court granted a stay preventing the city from enforcing its ban on medical marijuana dispensaries. Our Lake Elsinore medical marijuana defense attorneys continue to see victories won by dispensaries and collectives who stand and fight for their rights…
Medical Marijuana in Orange County is a Thriving Industry Deserving of Respect
You can do more than smoke medical marijuana. It’s also available as pot-infused barbecue sauce, butter and olive oil. It is oftentimes sold in biscotti, cupcakes and brownies. Medical marijuana in Los Angeles and elsewhere throughout the state is a thriving business that suits the needs of a number of…
Medical Marijuana in Los Angeles in Limbo with Conflicting Regulations from Officials
The California legislature is still focusing on regulating the use of medical marijuana in Los Angeles and elsewhere throughout the state. Residents of California who helped to pass both Props 215 and 420 are now being turned against by their elected officials. Residents of the area are asked to come…
Medical Marijuana banned by City Council in Chico
A 5-2 vote recently solidified Chico City Council’s decision to disallow medical marijuana dispensaries in Chico. The city arrived at this decision after concluding that it didn’t want to pass an ordinance that would violate federal drug laws, according to Chico ER. If the law were to have been passed,…