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Family Home Raided in Botched Drug Investigation

May 27, 2014

If a unit of the local police department is entirely dedicated to drug investigations, one would put some level of trust in their competency to double-check facts before raiding a home with guns drawn and masks on. But in far too many cases during this nationwide “War on Drugs”, one’s trust would be misplaced.

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In one of the more recently reported botched drug raids, a family was ripped from their San Bruno home as officers looked for someone who didn’t even live there. Now the family is suing, but the local Sheriff’s Department admits no wrong-doing. [Read more…]

Filed Under: drug possession

California Marijuana DUI Bill Killed By Legislature

May 12, 2014

Sanity wins out in the debate over tougher marijuana DUI laws in California – for now.

Occasional, heavy, and even registered medical marijuana users can all breathe a sigh of relief, as a misguided marijuana DUI bill was axed by the state’s Assembly Public Safety Committee. [Read more…]

Filed Under: drug possession, DUI

Could Marijuana Distribution Soon Mean 18-Wheelers and Corner Store Deliveries?

December 10, 2013

Unless you are a legal medical marijuana dispensary or grower, if you are part of the marijuana trade in California, you are likely breaking the law. Distributing marijuana in the state of California, to people without medical clearance, is a state and a federal crime. But as the tides of marijuana laws are changing, many are jumping on board to take advantage, hoping to build corporations that will be ready to profit off of pot in the way many companies profit off of alcohol. [Read more…]

Filed Under: drug possession, marijuana

Fear of Prescription Drug Crimes at High in California

November 13, 2013

Prescription drugs are used by the vast majority of Americans, most legally. But many of these drugs are sold on the black market, to addicts and to people who may ultimately take too many or be caught and sent to jail. In California, the problem of prescription drugs is growing, and lawmakers are hoping their efforts to crack down will make a difference. [Read more…]

Filed Under: drug possession

Federal Charges Dropped in California Marijuana Dispensary Cases

October 16, 2013

When now-President Obama said marijuana enforcement would be a “low priority” during his campaign, many believed him. Many were caught off guard then as more marijuana raids took place under his administration than any other prior. So when the Department of Justice announced they would be essentially practicing a “hands off” approach to marijuana laws in flux across the nation, some were rightfully suspicious. Recently, however, federal prosecutors have been dropping charges against dispensary landlords, signaling a significant change in approach. [Read more…]

Filed Under: drug possession

Feds Aim to Seize $1.5 Mil Property Over $37 Marijuana Sale

March 19, 2013

The Justice Department (and the federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies underneath it) aren’t really sure how they want to treat medical marijuana dispensaries. One moment we hear they are a “low priority” and the next we see agents raiding them with weapons drawn. In their wishy-washy behavior, it’s not surprising to see they are now seeking to seize a building that once housed a dispensary. It’s not surprising, but it’s still troubling and enraging. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal law, drug possession Tagged With: criminal justice, drugs, forfeiture, medical marijuana

Trial Judges Can Ban Medical Marijuana Use for Drug Offenders

November 14, 2012

While marijuana might be called medicine by advocates of its medical benefits, and while medical marijuana might be legal in the state of California, it certainly isn’t like any other medical treatment under California law. This was made even more evident when a state court of appeals ruled last week that trial judges can bar people from getting their “medicine” if they are convicted of a marijuana-related offense. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal law, drug possession Tagged With: court, criminal justice, medical marijuana

Oakland Challenges Federal Seizure of Cannabis Dispensary

October 23, 2012

Legal battles continue between states where medical cannabis is lawful, and the Federal Government which doesn’t recognize the legal standing of dispensaries licences by the state.

The federal government would love nothing more than to shutter the doors of all medical marijuana dispensaries in the country, regardless of how the dispensaries are adhering to state law and regardless of what the people of the country want. Such is the case in Oakland, where the U.S. Attorney for the northern district of California filed to have the state’s largest dispensary closed and the property seized. Now, the City of Oakland is fighting back. [Read more…]

Filed Under: drug possession Tagged With: criminal justice, drugs, medical marijuana

Proposed CA Bill Would Protect Drug Users In Treatment

August 29, 2012

What happens if you overdose on drugs and are sent to a hospital? Well, obviously, they try to help you. But, what if you have drugs or paraphernalia in your pocket? Unfortunately, in most cases, you are arrested as soon as you are released. [Read more…]

Filed Under: drug possession Tagged With: criminal justice, drugs

San Francisco Cuts Drug Crime Enforcement

August 6, 2012

Usually it’s the defense lawyers and the drug legalization advocates that refer to addiction and drugs in general as a “public health matter,” and not something that needs to be handled in the criminal courts. But, San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón believes the same thing—quite a statement for someone in his position. This position paired with limited funds has led the San Francisco Police Department to focus less and less on drug crimes in recent months. [Read more…]

Filed Under: drug possession Tagged With: criminal justice, drugs

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