United States vs.K.H. (9th Circuit, Nevada 2013) Our client was charged in both state and federal courts with cultivating over 100 marijuana plants. At the federal level, this carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison. Margolin and Lawrence worked with local counsel to dismiss the state case and focus on the federal charges. […]
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700 Marijuana Plants and Concentrate Kept Out of Court
LAX 2014 The police received an anonymous tip that marijuana was being grown illegally in a warehouse. They obtained a search warrant to search the building with a forward-looking infrared (FLIR) device and found heat signatures they believed were consistent with a marijuana grow. They then obtained a second warrant to search the interior of […]
Possession for Sale Reduced to Disturbing the Peace
People v. T.C. (LAX 2014) Our client was charged with possession of marijuana for sale. However, upon investigating the facts and presenting a defense at a preliminary hearing, Margolin and Lawrence was able to obtain a favorable plea bargain. Our client was charged with disturbing the peace and sentenced to thirty days of community service, […]
Felony Assault Weapon and Marijuana Cultivation Charges Reduced and Dismissed
People v. WR (2013, LAX Court): The police barged into our client’s home and discovered multiple grow rooms and stored weapons, including one identified as an illegal assault weapon. Our client is involved in the security industry and a medical marijuana patient. He couldn’t afford to lose his license to protect other people or his […]
Client Beats Explosives and Drug Charges
People v. SE (2010, San Luis Obispo Court): Our client was charged with possession of explosive device as well as possession for sale of opium, cocaine, and marijuana. After our attorneys raised a jurisdictional argument, the charges were dismissed.
Writ of Appeal Forces Judge to Give Marijuana Defense
People v. Byron (2011, CA Second District Court of Appeal): A trial judge refused to give our client the marijuana collective defense instructions required by Health and Safety Code § 1162.775. The biased judge also allowed the People to introduce evidence without foundation or based on hearsay with no applicable exception. This prejudicial behavior led […]