Safe Access Railroaded by DA Dumanis in San Diego

By: Eugene Davidovich SAN DIEGO – On Tuesday, September 28, 2010 in the second medical marijuana trial of Jovan Jackson, San Diego District Attorney (DA) Bonnie Dumanis, through her Deputy DA Chris Lindberg, was successful in manipulating the law as it is written to the point where all jurors in the Jackson case had no choice but to return a guilty verdict. At...

San Diego Medical Marijuana Dispensary Operator Convicted of Possession & Sales

Advocates argue trial was unfair and urge an appeal after medical marijuana defense is denied San Diego, CA — Local medical marijuana dispensary operator Jovan Jackson was convicted by a jury today on all three counts of possession and sales. However, the conviction came after San Diego Superior Court Judge Howard H. Shore refused to allow Jackson a...

VERDICT IS IN; WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN 30 MIN

The jurors have reached a verdict in the Jovan Jackson Second Medical Marijuana Trial. Will be announced in Department 15 in the next 30 minutes.

BREAKING NEWS: Update on Jury Deliberations

This morning the jury in Jovan Jackson’s second medical marijuana trial began their first full day of deliberations. With the day only being half way over, several interesting issues have already occurred during deliberations today. First, we found out that one of the Jurors had come down with the flu. Juror #4 could no longer continue deliberations and...

Jackson Second Medical Marijuana Trial Day 4 – Morning Update

By: Eugene Davidovich On Monday, September 27 at 1:30pm in Department 15, Lance Rogers, the defense attorney will begin his closing arguments in Jovan Jackson’s second medical marijuana trial. The case is expected to be wrapped up today, and the jury will be in deliberations this afternoon. After being tried and acquitted by a jury of twelve peers on similar...

Did Jackson break the law?

By: Eugene Davidovich SAN DIEGO – Wednesday of this week marked the third day of arguments in the second medical marijuana trial of Jovan Jackson a founding members of the Answerdam collective, patient, and US Navy Veteran. The second trial, just as the first is being held in state court. Both have drawn lots of local media attention, outrage and questions...

Jury Education Week in San Diego

San Diego Americans for Safe Access is looking for volunteers to pass out Juror Rights Education information next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (9/27,28 and 29) for 30 minutes from 8:30-9:00am If you would like to volunteer or participate in this effort, please contact sandiegoasa@gmail.com or reply to this email. Jury Education Week in San Diego! (September 27...

Opening Statements Begin, Security Measures Upgraded at Jackson Medical Marijuana Trial

By: Eugene Davidovich SAN DIEGO – If you thought intimidation couldn’t get any worse in the San Diego State Courts, think again. This morning Department 15 as per the new demands of the San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, was outfitted with additional security measures. While walking up to the courtroom this morning a congregation of bailiffs...

Opening Statements in Jackson Second Medical Marijuana Trial to Begin Monday

By: Eugene Davidovich Defense denied, supporters restricted, unfair trial continues SAN DIEGO – Monday, September 20, 2010 opening statements in the second medical marijuana trial of Jovan Jackson are expected to begin at 9:00 am in Department 15. Pre trial motions have been argued, the jury has been selected, and the community continues to be outraged at the...

US CONGRESSIONAL 52ND DISTRICT DEBATE!

US CONGRESSIONAL 52ND DISTRICT DEBATE!

Sep 19, 2010

US CONGRESSIONAL 52ND DISTRICT DEBATE! Michael Benoit (Libertarian Candidate), Duncan D. Hunter (Republican Incumbent)*, and Ray Lutz (Democratic Candidate) Watch the candidates of the 52nd congressional race discuss your issues in your community and answer your questions! *Not Yet Confirmed WHEN: Monday September 20, 2010 WHERE: Alpine Community Center 1830...

Protest Unfair Trial of Jovan Jackson

Protest Unfair Trial of Jovan Jackson

Sep 16, 2010

WHAT: Protest against the Unfair Trial of Jovan Jackson WHEN: 8:30 – 9:30am Friday, September 17th 2010 WHERE: 220 W Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 SAN DIEGO – Mr. Jackson is facing a second trial, less than a year after being acquitted by a jury of all medical marijuana related charges just a few months ago. In State court where medical marijuana is...

September Americans for Safe Access Meeting

The September San Diego Chapter of Americans for Safe Access monthly meeting will be held tonight on the 14th of September from 7-9pm at the La Jolla Brew House. This month we are excited to bring you the latest news about medical marijuana from around the nation, the state, and San Diego County. Here are some highlights of what to expect at the September ASA...

Dumanis’ Raids on Dispensaries One Year Later – Still Through the ‘Barrel of a Gun’

By: Eugene Davidovich SAN DIEGO – On September 9, 2009 the San Diego Cross Jurisdictional Narcotics Task Force (NTF) launched an all day assault on medical marijuana in the county. Swat style raids on over fourteen medical marijuana collectives and cooperatives were conducted and over 30 medical marijuana patients were arrested that day alone. The combined...

Federal Agents Raid At Least Five Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Americans for Safe Access For Immediate Release: September 8, 2010 Federal Agents Raid At Least Five Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Advocates underscore need for dispensary regulations, end to federal enforcement Las Vegas, NV — The federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) conducted raids earlier today on at least five medical marijuana...

City Council Rules Committee Meeting on Grand Jury Report Wednesday 9/8

WHAT: Rules Committee Discussion of IBA Report regarding proposed City Council Response to Grand Jury Report on MMJ WHEN: 9/8/2010 – 9am WHERE: 202 C St. San Diego CA 92101 The Rules Committee for the San Diego City Council on Wednesday will be discussing a Report from the Independent Budget Analyst (IBA) regarding the proposed city council responses to the...