Drug Crimes Law Blog

Is My Drug Crime a Felony?

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 by Robert A. Siegel

State and federal governments vary in how they charge drug crimes. Drug crimes can be felonies or misdemeanors, depending on relevant laws and which law enforcement agency has jurisdiction. Sentencing for the same crimes can also vary from state to state as well as federally. Robert A. Siegel, P.A. is a Glen Burnie law firm that helps clients with drug crime defense.... Read More

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Federal San Diego Marijuana Lawyer

Friday, April 26, 2013 by Melissa Bobrow

In 2009, San Diego City Council appointed a Medical Marijuana Task Force, comprised of attorneys, patients, members of the clergy, and others with the purpose of devising a comprehensive ordinance that would regulate dispensaries. This was the 2nd Task Force.

In 2011, San Diego City Council passed an ordinance that mirrored little to none of the Task Force's recommendations. The ordinance, though it passed, was never implemented. Voters found the ordinance so restrictive,... Read More

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Topic: Drug Crimes

San Diego medical marijuana lawyers

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 by Melissa Bobrow

Colorado Governor created a Task Force to recommend how the State of Colorado should tax and effectively regulate Amendment 64 - the new law that legalizes the recreational use of marijuana. For more information on marijuana laws, go to: www.melissabobrow.com.If you or someone you love has been arrested, call now for a free consultation: (619) 800-5434. ... Read More

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San Diego medical marijuana dispensary law

Thursday, February 28, 2013 by Melissa Bobrow

The DEA is raiding medical marijuana delivery services - very soon.... Read More

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19 Members of a Vista, CA Drug Ring Charged in Cocaine and Meth Conspiracy

Sunday, February 24, 2013 by Jason Thomas Conforti

Government
authorities claim to have shutdown a drug smuggling ring operating out of
Vista, California, after a year-long investigation by the DEA, FBI, Department
of Homeland Security, and local law enforcement. The United States Attorney's
Office charged 19 defendants in federal court with Read More

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Innocent Drivers Turned Into Drug Smugglers

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 by Jason Thomas Conforti

Drug
Trafficking Organizations (DTO) continue to take advantage of innocent drivers by using magnets and GPS
trackers to hide drugs under their vehicles. Everyday drug
smugglers are targeting drivers preparing to enter the United
States through the... Read More

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Will Congress Decriminalize Marijuana?

Thursday, February 14, 2013 by Melissa Bobrow

Colorado Rep. Jared Polis is trying to introduce legislation to federally tax and regulate marijuana - all marijuana, not just medical marijuana. ... Read More

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Landlords Cannot Evict Medical Marijuana Dispensary Tenants

Thursday, January 24, 2013 by Melissa Bobrow

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Conflicts of Interest in Medical Marijuana Cases

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 by Mark-Robert Bluemel

In 2009, Attorney General Eric Holder issued a memorandum
which led many people, and even a handful of attorneys, to believe that there
would be no federal prosecutions of medical marijuana patients in those states
which had passed laws allowing the defense. This resulted in a proliferation of storefront
dispensaries, set up with the assistance of a handful of misinformed lawyers.

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Topic: Drug Crimes

Anatomy of a Preliminary Hearing in a Medical Marijuana Case

Monday, January 21, 2013 by Mark-Robert Bluemel

Medical Marijuana cases are different from any other type of
criminal accusation. The preliminary
hearing is the first opportunity for an accused medical marijuana patient to challenge
the prosecution. The District Attorney’s burden of proof is very minimal. In order to "bind over" a criminal
defendant (which means force them to trial), the prosecutor must prove that 1)
a crime... Read More

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