On November 8, 2016, Prop. 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA) was approved by California residents. Prop 64 allows adults 21 and over to possess, use, and transfer up to one ounce of cannabis to others. Moreover, Prop 64 allows to cultivate a maximum of six plants for personal use at a residence.

Prop 64, also, legalizes the commercial sale, distribution and production of cannabis for adult use at state-licensed facilities, in accordance with the Medical and Adult Use of Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA). Local city and county governments can restrict or ban cannabis businesses in their jurisdiction.

Legal Adult Marijuana Use

In California, it is legal for any adult (21 or over) to:

1.Possess, process, transport, purchase, obtain, or give away to other qualified adults (Age 21 and older), not more than one ounce of cannabis or 8 grams of concentrated cannabis [Health & Safety Code §11362.1(a)(1) and (2)], and

2. Cultivate, possess, plant, harvest, dry or process not more than six live plants and possess the produce of the plants [Health & Safety Code §11362.1(a)(3)].

Activities Which Are Prohibited

Pursuant to Health & Safety Code §§11362.3 – 11362.4 , Cannabis users may not:

1.Smoke, vaporize or otherwise ingest cannabis products in any public place with the exception when a local government permits for on-site consumption at a state-licensed premises per Business & Professions Code §26200(g);

2.Smoke or vaporize cannabis in any non-smoking area, or within 1,000 feet of a school, day care or youth center while children are present, except privately at a residence;

3.Consume cannabis or possess an “open container” of cannabis while driving or riding as a passenger in any motor vehicle, boat, or airplane;

4.Use cannabis products (edibles as well) while in a car under Vehicle Code §§23220 & 23221, even as a passenger;

5.Possess or use cannabis on the grounds of a school, day care or youth center while children are present; and

6.Manufacture concentrated cannabis with a volatile solvent (except for state-licensed manufacturers). Volatile solvents include explosive chemicals like butane but not ethyl alcohol. This is a felony with a maximum of seven years in prison. Health & Safety Code §11379.6(a).

The Federal system still prohibits and prosecutes people for possession, transportation cultivation, and sale of marijuana. The punishment is much more severe in the Federal system than in State.

Los Angeles Marijuana Use, Sales and Cultivation Criminal Defense Lawyer

Retaining an aggressive, experienced and knowledgeable Criminal Defense Attorney is the most important decision you can make. A qualified Criminal Defense Lawyer can educate you as to your options, assist you in making critical life altering decisions, investigate the factors that led to your arrest, skillfully examine law enforcement personnel, and litigate the case. Our firm has the qualified Marijuana Use, Sales and Cultivation Criminal Defense Attorneys that will be in your corner, aggressively defending your rights with the goal of successfully fighting your criminal charges. Marijuana Use, Sales and Cultivation cases, specifically, require an exhaustive investigation into all aspects of the criminal allegations against you. It is necessary to have a qualified Criminal Defense Attorney with experience in Marijuana Use, Sales and Cultivation to oversee your investigation of the entire case so that weaknesses in the government’s case can be identified and exploited for you benefit.

If you have been charged or under investigation in state court for Marijuana Cultivation, please call us to set up an appointment for a FREE CONSULTATION so we can assess your particular case and provide you with the best legal advice on how to proceed. Please allow us to offer you the assistance and support of a Criminal Defense law firm that has extensive nationwide experience with the State Court system as you face this most unfortunate experience. We are solely a Criminal Defense Law Firm. That is all we do and have done since our inception.

EARLY INTERVENTION BY COUNSEL IS KEY TO A PROPER DEFENSE

It is extremely important to have an experienced and knowledgeable Marijuana Use, Sales and Cultivation Criminal Defense Attorney begin working on your case as early as possible. Critical issues, such as how your particular case will be filed and what charges will be leveled against you, are decided, many a time, very soon after your arrest or during the investigatory period. Early intervention gives our Criminal Defense Lawyers an opportunity to potentially reduce or dismiss the charges against you before the first court date.

If you find yourself in a situation involving any of these issues, please give the Criminal Defense Attorneys at Gurovich, Berk & Associates a call. We have extensive experience dealing with law enforcement, the courts and with the prosecutors specifically involving Marijuana Use, Sales and Cultivation. Do not go to someone less qualified. These are very serious accusations that carry severe punishment. Moreover, we will charge you a flat fee for each particular portion of the case regardless of how long each portion takes. We do not charge you by the hour or by the appearance. This way you know exactly what you are paying for. This way you do not get stuck with a huge amount in attorney fees at the end of the case that you did not anticipate.

Over the years, our Criminal Defense Lawyers have successfully represented numerous clients charged with Marijuana Use, Sales and Cultivation as described above. We have observed that the longer one postpones in hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer, the greater the problem may become.

Please feel free to call for an initial FREE CONSULTATION in our office, or in the privacy and convenience of your own home, during which we can explore how best to defend and resolve your case. Our 24-hour telephone numbers are (818) 205-1555; (310) 288-0795; (626) 356-0447; and (213) 385-1555.