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The fight for legalization of marijuana has been ongoing for decades. With states like Colorado, Washington, and California setting the trend, more and more states are getting on board to legalize marijuana, at least for some purposes. According to an online medical journal, more than half of states have some laws that will permit medical…

One of the concerns of people against the legalization of marijuana is that legalizing the drug could increase crime. Studies show, however, that this argument may have no basis in fact. Instead, one recent study suggests that the legalization of medial marijuana may actually reduce some violent crimes. Los Angeles medical marijuana lawyers know that…

The benefits of medical cannabis have been well-established but lawmakers continue to refuse to make common sense changes that could allow sick veterans access to this beneficial treatment option. This May, an amendment was voted down by the House of Representatives that would have opened the door to allow veterans to discuss medical cannabis with…

A new survey on medical marijuana showed that some of the biggest supporters of the legalization of medicinal cannabis are doctors in the United States. This should come as no surprise, as our Los Angeles medical marijuana lawyers know that the health benefits of marijuana have become abundantly clear as cannabis has been used to…

Legalizing medical marijuana is just the first step in making marijuana widely available to those who need it. An entire industry needs to be built, from growers to distributors and resellers, to ensure that marijuana is readily available and top quality. In some cases, those who have already been growing marijuana can come out of…

Public support for the legalization of marijuana has increased in recent years. Our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers realize that the discussion over marijuana laws is now a more focused and individualized discussion about the details of legalization and regulation. Businesses should strive for awareness, and be willing to stand up against those who would pursue…

Drug enforcement officials are encouraging Congress and others not to legalize marijuana in the face of growing public opinion in favor of it. Even though the Obama Administration has taken a hands off and somewhat unclear approach to marijuana policy, the inaction has been an endorsement of sorts. Our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers have seen…

Our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers support legal marijuana users’ right to a convenient and healthy method to inhale the substance. Vaporizer pens (vape pens) have become a from of e-cigarette for marijuana smokers. They are doing what the flask does for someone who wants to drink alcohol. They are potent, discreet, and portable. Vape pens…

Law enforcement officers have not been known for supporting the legalization of marijuana, so that makes it even more surprising when a bill is draft that does have the support of law enforcement. Our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers know that when law enforcement officials buy into marijuana legalization measures the legislation must be something unique.…

The county board of supervisors voted 5-0 on Jan. 7 to ban all pot cultivation, indoors and out, regardless of the California medical marijuana law. The ban comes with a $1,000 a day fine per plant, plus an additional fine of $100 per plant for every day they remain after they are discovered. Our Los…