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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Recent California appellate court decision rejected distribution bans based on federal preemption Oakland, CA — Americans for Safe Access, the country’s leading medical marijuana patient advocacy group, issued letters today to more than 140 localities across California with bans on distribution, demanding that they come into compliance with state...

Aug 29, 2010

The California State Assembly will soon vote on SJR 14, a resolution sponsored by Americans for Safe Access (ASA) and authored by Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) calling for an end to federal interference in state medical cannabis laws and for the development of a comprehensive national policy to provide safe access. This resolution is important because the...

WHAT: Ronald Bradley Naulls – Healing Nations Collective of Corona WHEN: 8/30/2010 – 8:30am WHERE: U.S. District & Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California – Judge Phillips – 3470 Twelfth St – Riverside, CA 92501 THE NAULLS FAMILY LEGAL DEFENSE FUND Federal War on Medical Marijuana Becomes a War on Children: Three Little...

At 6pm, please join Americans for Safe Access at the La Jolla Brew House Restaurant for an ASA Mixer and Social Hour. ASA Mixer / Social Hour WHAT: ASA Mixer WHEN: 8/24/2010 – 6pm WHERE: La Jolla Brew House – 7536 Fay Avenue La Jolla, CA 92037 Help make the San Diego Community Liaison program thrive. Donate now The ASA Community Liaisons focus on...