Oct 3, 2010

By: Eugene Davidovich Judge delays decision on ‘emergency’ injunction as patients pack the room for a standing room only hearing, hoping to retain safe access to their medicine. SAN MARCOS – In 2006 the San Marcos City Council took a preemptive strike at the State’s medical marijuana laws. Against the protests of patients, city residents and advocates,...

Cal NORML Release – Bill Bans Collective Operations Within 600 Feet of Schools Sacramento, Sep 30th = Gov. Schwarzenegger signed bill AB 2650 (Buchanan), which prohibits medical marijuana collectives from operating within 600 feet of a school as of Jan 1, 2011. It covers all activities by dispensaries or other providers that have a storefront location or...

Cal NORML Release Bill to Decriminalize Minor Pot Possession Offenses Signed by Governor Schwarzenegger Sacramento, Sept 30th: A bill to downgrade the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana from a misdemeanor to an infraction was signed into law by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The bill, SB 1449 by Sen. Mark Leno, will spare petty pot offenders the necessity...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...