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Littlefield V. County of Humboldt: Validity of Prescription Medical Marijuana at Discretion of Police Officers (Prop. 215, CA Health and Safety Code 11362.5)

Rabin Nabizadeh
August 6, 2013

In a landmark decision, a First Appellate District Court has upheld the original decision in Littlefield v. County of Humboldt, in which 5 family members with prescriptions for medical marijuana (see Prop 215; CA Health and Safety Code § 11362.5) had their crops destroyed by members of CAMP (Campaign Against Marijuana Planting) and the Humboldt County […]

UC San Diego Student Wins $4.1 Million Suit Against DEA

Rabin Nabizadeh
July 30, 2013

When we see news items concerning the Drug Enforcement Administration, there’s usually a positive spin.  For example, though Californians have been embroiled in a bout with the federal government for some time over the legitimacy of medical marijuana, and its legality (SB 420 & Prop 215) the DEA continues to make busts in the state – […]

Federal Government V. California: Marijuana Dispensary Closing Postponed

Rabin Nabizadeh
July 3, 2013

Since the passage of California State Senate Bill 420 (S420) and Proposition 215, citizens of the state of California have been able to control and alleviate the symptoms of many debilitating diseases, such as cancer, depression, anxiety, HIV/AIDS, certain neuromuscular diseases, and a myriad of other health problems using marijuana as medicine.  However, this has […]

California State Court Unanimously Authorizes Local Governments Power to Ban Marijuana Dispensaries (SB 420 & Prop 215)

Rabin Nabizadeh
May 6, 2013

Beginning May 6th 2013, the California state court has unanimously ruled that cities and counties can select to ban medical marijuana dispensaries in their areas if they choose to.  This decision results from several other attempts in both Bakersfield and Riverside to use zoning regulations to fight the 17-year-old California law that allows the sale […]