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Throughout the U.S. and internationally, doctors and researchers have touted the medical benefits of marijuana. Even television star, Dr. Oz, has come out publicly in support of medical marijuana. With many of the benefits known, it is no surprise that Colorado’s Governor John Hickenlooper has recently signed a bill that will invest up to $10 million in researching the effectiveness of medical marijuana for certain treatments. This investment could significantly boost sales and even turn additional users on to medical marijuana as an alternative treatment.

According to supporters, SB 155 is an effort to study the therapeutic and medical benefits of the drug. The bill aims to make Colorado a national leader in medical marijuana research and to help patients get the benefits they need and deserve. Our Los Angeles medical marijuana attorneys are dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of marijuana use. We are also abreast of legal developments in California and nationwide that bolster legalization efforts. This bill will give doctors a better understanding of which patients can benefit and will potentially create more uses for medical marijuana.
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Since Colorado has legalized marijuana for recreational use, legislators, parents, and other residents have voiced complaint regarding marijuana edibles. More attention has been paid to the safety of edibles since two deaths that were potentially linked to pot-based food. Colorado has passed law that will increase the state’s ability to regulate edibles and other concentrated forms of cannabis. The law was signed by Governor John Hickenlooper and requires that any products containing marijuana be clearly labeled and distinguishable from other food products.

Edibles containing marijuana have been a concern as they have been ingested by children. Legislators hope that the new law will improve safety, especially for those who do not intend to eat pot-based products. Our Orange County marijuana attorneys are abreast of legal developments that impact the rights of our clients, as well as growers and users nationwide. In addition to providing strategic advocacy regarding pot-based legal issues, we are informed and aware of cases and trends that may impact California growers, distributors, and marijuana supporters.
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Critics of harsh penalties for marijuana drug offenses have consistently asserted that a black market increases crime rates. According to recent statistics published by the government in Denver, the number of robberies and violent crimes has decreased significantly since pot was legalized. Though the correlation is not definitive proof that legalization is responsible, the statistics suggest that making marijuana possession and distribution legal can significantly reduce crime rates. An article published by The Free Thought Project website highlights the statistics and raises a compelling discussion about the potential to reduce crime rates through legalization.

The statistics are particularly convincing given the narrow window of time that the drastic reduction in crime took place. In only one year, the number of homicides in the city dropped by 52.9%, sexual assaults were down by over 13% and robberies were down by nearly 5%. Assaults were also down by almost 4%. Our Orange County marijuana defense attorneys are committed to providing informed and strategic advocacy on behalf of individuals and cannabis proprietors. We are abreast of trending legal issues in California and nationwide in support of marijuana legalization.
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A town in Colorado is seeing a windfall from the legalized sale of marijuana.

Our marijuana defense lawyers know that benefits of marijuana legalization will be experienced on a statewide level including, small localities and towns.

The governor recently announced he expects $134 million in tax revenue as a result of marijuana sales.
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Everyone knew that legalizing marijuana in Colorado would lead to substantial tax revenue but the full scope of revenue was hard to predict.

Based on the first few months of legalization, our marijuana lawyers know that expectations have been exceeded.

A recent proposal outlined the amount of revenue and expenditures tied to the legalization of marijuana. The numbers are, to say the least, staggering.
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Although recreational marijuana has been legalized in Colorado, lawmakers are still struggling to determine how to handle this change. Unfortunately, some lawmakers feel that the more regulation the better.

If this doesn’t sound familiar, you haven’t been paying attention to the two-decade saga of medical marijuana in California.

Our marijuana defense lawyers realize that the laws around marijuana regulation need to be changed and updated to be as effective as possible without standing in the way of the intent of legalization.

Some legislators argue that the law legalizing recreational marijuana use is not tough enough on shops that sell marijuana to minors. The purpose of heightened regulation would be to match the sort of penalties used to punish individuals for selling alcohol to individuals who are under the age of 21.
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As recreational marijuana becomes legalized in some states, dispensaries are being forced to comply with new regulations.

Our marijuana lawyers are aware that the regulations are different for medicinal marijuana dispensaries and those that sell to recreational patients.

In Colorado, for instance, even though the products are very similar and the same dispensary may legally sell both medical and recreational marijuana, the businesses themselves operate very differently.
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In a case that raises new questions about the cancer-fighting properties of cannabis a mother in Colorado, is fighting her doctors over the medical treatment of her 3-year-old son.

Our Colorado marijuana lawyers know that medicinal marijuana has many uses, and not all of those have yet been fully explored by the medical community.

The child has leukemia, and doctors initially gave him almost no chance of surviving. Yet after months on chemotherapy and medical marijuana, he’s in remission. He’s doing so well his mother wants to take him off chemo and rely solely pot. However, his physicians are trying to stop her.
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According to news sources drug testing is on the rise as a result of recent legal changes.

Our medical marijuana lawyers are not surprised that the legalization of marijuana has caused an increase in the amount of drug testing employers conduct.
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