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...

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...

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...

A travesty occurred in San Diego today, Jovan Jackson a US Navy Veteran and medical marijuana patient was denied a medical marijuana defense in State Court. After the decision came this morning, Steve Walters, Dumanis’ #1, celebrated the Judge’s decision with high fives and congratulatory hugs to Linbergh and the other DA’s gathered in the...

Dumanis Continues Attempts to prevent medical defense in Second Trial By: Eugene Davidovich SAN DIEGO – Despite being acquitted by a jury late last year of charges stemming from a 2008 arrest on marijuana possession and distribution charges, medical marijuana patient and provider Jovan Jackson is being tried by San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis for a...

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...

San Diego, CA – Last week, days before trial was to start, Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Schopler filed a second superseding indictment in Federal Court against James Stacy. The indictment includes two new charges and the modification of one of the previous charges. The paperwork was filed with the court on Thursday afternoon giving the defense less than 24...

Aug 20, 2010

COURT SUPPORT ALERT! Please come out and support James Stacy in Court on FRIDAY August 20 at 11:30am! WHAT: James Stacy Federal Medical Marijuana (Final Pre-Trial Hearing) WHEN: 11:30am 8/20/2010 WHERE: 940 Front St. San Diego CA 92101 (Courtroom 15) Get there early as the courtroom fills up fast! This is a critical Federal trial that has garnered national...