Help ASA Stop the Third Prosecution of Jovan Jackson
Medical patient-provider and navy veteran Jovan Jackson was acquitted in his first trial, but DA Dumanis opted to try him again later that year.
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CA Lt. Governor to Chair Panel on Marijuana Legalization
Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California, will chair a blue ribbon committee tasked with studying marijuana legalization in the state.
25 Million Californians Say Legalize Marijuana
Will California wait until 2016 to vote on legalizing marijuana? A poll released Thursday strongly suggests voters in the Golden State are ready to legalize it right now.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.10.16)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 16, 2013:
Jerry Brown Vetoes California Defelonization Bill
California Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill that would have allowed prosecutors or judges to charge drug possession as a misdemeanor instead of a felony.
DOJ Abandons Some MMJ Forfeiture Cases in California
The US Attorney for the Central District of California is dropping forfeiture lawsuits against several landlords of medical marijuana dispensaries.
Second 2014 CA Marijuana Legalization Initiative Filed
Proponents of a second 2014 marijuana legalization initiative filed the measure with the California secretary of state's office last Friday.
ASA California Roundup: October 14, 2013
Earlier last week, the U.S. Attorney’s office made a reasonable move, and dropped charges against several California landlords renting to dispensaries.
Calling All Former Answerdam Members
Jovan Jackson, a legitimate medical cannabis patient and Navy veteran was a directing member of Answerdam, a medical marijuana collective.
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LA Cracking Down on Dispensaries Under New Law
Thirty-eight dispensaries that do not comply with Measure D, an ordinance that severely restricted dispensaries in LA, are being shut down.
Jury Instructions Complete in Jovan Jackson Trial
Medical marijuana patient and Navy veteran Jovan Jackson, and his attorney, Lance Rogers were in court October 3rd and 4th to hammer out jury instructions.
Autistic Teen Tricked Into Buying Weed for Undercover Cop
The student became overwhelmed by the pressure, and the desire to keep his only friend. He finally agreed to buy pot for “Dan” (the undercover cop).
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.10.09)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 9, 2013:
Dog Lauded, Life Ruined
On Tuesday, drug-detecting dog Zeus helped officers confiscate cash, weed, and an undisclosed amount of cocaine during a raid of a South Bay house
USA v. Gutierrez: Oaksterdam University Protestor Beaten by Federal Officers Found Guilty of Assault
"My children are going to grow up without a father! Over what?!" shouted Sarah Schrader, longtime girlfriend of Jose Gutierrez and the mother of his two...
California: Governor Signs Industrial Hemp Farming Act
Federal legislation, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2013, is currently pending in the US Senate and in the US House of Representatives.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.10.02)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 2, 2013:
Defelonization - The Next Step in Winding Down the Drug War
Efforts are afoot to push a defelonization measure through the Washington legislature next year.