an Diego – The courtroom was packed with James Stacy’s supporters today in San Diego Federal Court, in fact several people had to wait outside of the courtroom as there wasn’t enough seats to accommodate all the supporters. Federal Public Defender Kasha Castillo filed a motion asking for a defense in Mr. Stacy’s case. The judge after hearing a few brief...

May 18, 2010

ASA National – Press Release about James Stacy Case! – www.safeaccessnow.org San Diego, CA — A North San Diego County medical marijuana provider, James Stacy, whose Vista dispensary was raided on September 9, 2009, by a multi-agency narcotics task force, will be the first such case to go to trial after the Justice Department issued its enforcement...

May 15, 2010

By: Eugene Davidovich, Terrie Best, James Stacy SAN DIEGO – Medical marijuana patient, collective director, James Dean Stacy, on May 19th, 2010 at 10:30am will be appearing in San Diego Federal Court. His collective, Movement In Action (www.movementinaction.org) was raided on September 9, 2010, in District Attorney (DA) Bonnie Dumanis’ raids on medical...

Today at 6pm we are holding the monthly San Diego ASA meeting at the Pt. Loma Library (3701 Voltaire Street San Diego, CA 92107) This is a time in San Diego when you should be most involved and on top of what is happening in the county and the city with regulations and laws. Alex Kreit the chair of the San Diego Medical Marijuana Task Force and Professor at...

By: Larry Sweet, San Diego MMTF / San Diego ASA As the author of the two-tier permitting recommendation from the Medical Marijuana Task Force (MMTF), I have often been asked “why don’t you support level four permitting for dispensaries?” It is a reasonable question and one that deserves a considered opinion. I hope the following helps clarify this question...

By: Dan Murphy, San Diego ASA Many in the community thought that since losing twice at a Jury trial, San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis’ office would reconsider further prosecuting and arresting legitimate medical marijuana patients. Unfortunately this is far from the case. Laura Reindel of Encinitas is being charged in state court for cultivation and...

May 2, 2010

By: Dan Murphy, San Diego ASA The old ways are dead. You can no longer railroad the disenfranchised into easy plea deals. You can no longer ignore REAL crime and instead target the sick. You can no longer confiscate the property of law abiding citizens. You can no longer acquire federal grants to eradicate voilent asian gangs and use the money to further your...

Apr 21, 2010

4/21/2010 – 3pm (Court 15) – SD Federal Courthouse – 940 Front St. SD CA 92101 How you can help James Stacy Today: 1. Come to Court today on 4/21/2010 – 3pm (Courtroom 15) – San Diego Federal Courthouse – 940 Front St. San Diego CA 92101 2. Help HR 3939 Pass! This is new Federal Legislation known as the “Truth in Trials” act, which would allow...

DEA PROTEST TODAY – 12-2pm San Diego Federal Courthouse – 940 Front St. San Diego CA Over the past two months, the DEA has raided medical marijuana laboratories and cultivators in Colorado and Hawaii. To make matters worse, the federal government has assisted local law enforcement in dozens of other raids in California, Colorado, and Michigan. U.S. Senator...

North County San Diego ASA Meeting tonight! From 7:00pm – 8:30pm WHERE: 950 E. Vista Way Vista, Ca 92084 (Suite A2) What to expect: · Latest National News on Medical Marijuana · San Diego County Ordinance Update · San Diego City Ordinance / Medical Marijuana Task Force Update · “Code Compliance Visits” Update · People V. Davidovich Trial Update ·...

By: Eugene Davidovich, 4/14/2010 SAN DIEGO – On April 13th the San Diego Chapter of Americans for Safe Access held their monthly meeting at the Pt. Loma Public Library. The location was great! A state of the art conference room that fits over 120 people, with comfy modern chairs, and perfect lighting. The problem was getting into the actual room on...

Our monthly meeting will be held TODAY from 6:00PM-7:30pm – 4/13/2010 at the Pt. Loma Public Library located on 3701 Voltaire Street San Diego, CA 92107 WHAT: Monthly San Diego ASA Meeting WHEN: April 13, 2010 – 6pm – 7:30pm WHERE: Pt. Loma Public Library – 3701 Voltaire Street San Diego, CA 92107 What to expect: Latest National News on Medical...

Oppose AB 2650 – Protect patients’ access statewide April 10th, 2010, Posted by Don Duncan On Tuesday (April 13, 2010) , the California Assembly Committee on Public Health will discuss AB 2650, bill that would require that medical cannabis collectives, cooperatives, and growers be located at least 1,000 feet away from a laundry list of “sensitive uses”...

Davidovich: My Medical Marijuana Case Continues Post-Trial SDNN – 4/9/2010 In a resounding defeat of San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, a jury of 12 on March 25 found me not guilty on all counts, after less than four hours of deliberation. The jurors unanimously determined that I acted lawfully and in accordance with state law when it came to all...

Sends Demand Letter Seeking to Fix Serious Violations in Proposal The County of San Diego has long demonstrated hostility and resistance to California’s medical marijuana laws. In a proposed new ordinance, it continues to resist the lawful will of the people. The ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties today sent a demand letter to the county’s Department...