Cannabis Law Group’s Medical Marijuana Legal Blog

Opponents of legalization often point to public safety as a reason to continue to enforce laws against recreational use. Whether you are a marijuana advocate or against legalization, cases involving driving under the influence are critical to the debate. According to recent reports, the sprint car driver, Kevin Ward Jr., was under the influence of…

One of the leading arguments for legalization of recreational marijuana use is the potential for state and federal tax revenues. According to recent reports, if all states moved to legalize marijuana for recreational use, they could be collecting over $3 billion per year in tax revenues. The NerdWallet report projected a total of $3.1 billion…

Illegal distribution and sale of marijuana can result in significant state or federal criminal charges. Penalties may range from fines to an extended jail sentence depending on the severity of the offense. In a recent case a San Diego man was arrested and charged with shipping and selling marijuana in Manitowoc. According to reports, the…

For recreational pot enthusiasts, one of the benefits of legalization is easy access and sale of marijuana. Despite the legalization of marijuana in Washington State, a recent USA Today report indicates that it is difficult to find pot shops in Seattle. Investigative reports found only one legal marijuana shop open in the city and finding…

The marijuana industry is drawing interest from investors and business entrepreneurs nationwide. Another group that has been attracted to the financial prospects of marijuana sales are members of the homeless population. According to recent reports, homeless people from around the country have been flocking to Colorado in an attempt to find work in the ever-growing…

The U.S. Justice Department issued a statement earlier this year that it would not prosecute in states where marijuana was legal so long as the industry is adequately regulated. Now Colorado marijuana users, growers, distributors, and other members of the marijuana industry will be forced to comply with an additional 30 rules related to all…

While users, industry leaders, and medical experts tout the benefits of marijuana use, many safety advocates have voiced concern about the potential risks of legalization. From teen brain damage to the dangers of edibles, safety advocates have continued to warn of the potential risks of recreational use. Road safety experts are now getting involved in…

Veterans returning from combat often suffer from a host of mental and physical ailments. In addition to the disabilities, loss of limb, and other physical injuries that can result in severe pain and suffering, many veterans also suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder which can result in depression, personality disorders, anxiety and other mental afflictions. For…

With the majority of voters in Colorado approving legalization in 2012, it may come as a surprise that two recent polls show that support has waned. According to the two polls, Colorado residents are discontent with the way that regulations have been handled by state legislators. According to a poll conducted by Suffolk University and…

Though California was the first state to legalize marijuana for medical use, it has trailed behind Colorado and Washington in paving the way towards legalization for recreational use. Now a national advocacy group in San Francisco is taking necessary steps to raise money for a campaign to legalize recreational pot in California. The shift is…