Category Archives: Drug Possession

California Supreme Court Reviewing Marijuana Dispensaries in Lake Forest

The controversial Court of Appeals decision regarding medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation will be reviewed by the California Supreme Court, as agreed yesterday. This past March, the Appeals Court ruled that cities cannot shut down a medical marijuana dispensary that … Continue reading

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Will “Grow Houses” Lower the Value of the Neighborhood?

The housing crisis has been tough on a lot of people but, as always, there are people who seem to capitalize in any situation. And isn’t that what America is founded on? Striving for success, even in adversity? Now there’s … Continue reading

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300 Marijuana Plants Worth $200,000 Seized in Orange County

According to the Orange County Register, a month-long investigation resulted in the seizure last Friday of more than 300 marijuana plants, 37 pounds of “high grade” marijuana and about $24,000 in cash after searching several homes and a commercial building.

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Young Widow Shoots and Kills Intruder to Protect Baby

We just couldn’t ignore this young Oklahoma woman’s story, which has been all over the internet this week. As if this poor woman’s life had not been hard enough until this point: Her husband had died the week before of … Continue reading

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More Alcohol and Fights in Costa Mesa on New Year’s Eve

We might not have as much to write about for this blog if it wasn’t for alcohol being a legal substance. According to an article by Michael S. Scott and Kelly Dedel called Assaults In and Around Bars, it’s a … Continue reading

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Santa Margarita School Fires Two Coaches Involved in Marijuana Case

The facts in this case seem slim, but we are very concerned with the recent spate of schools overreacting with their staff. Again, we know that the Penn State scenario has made many school administrators very anxious, but now they’re … Continue reading

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Why Mention Marijuana Possession with Dog Attack?

Today one of the Orange County Register’s headlines was quite perplexing: “Pot found at home where dog attacked boy”. We understand that a dog attacking a two-year-old child can be considered news (and probably child endangerment charges against the parent), … Continue reading

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Prosecutor Accuses Marine of Lying About Murder of Colleague

The case all started with dealing drugs on Camp Pendleton that turned into a murder investigation. The prosecutor is calling the defendant, Christian William Carney, a liar and a murderer. The prosecutor, Deputy District Attorney Ebrahim Baytieh, says that not … Continue reading

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Burglary Victim Arrested for Possession is Cleared Before Trial by Glew & Kim

Instead of serving 120 days in jail, 120 days of Caltrans service and three years of probation, Christopher M. Glew’s client left a branch court in Whittier with full dismissal of all charges. The dismissed charges were a true triumph … Continue reading

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What a Jerk: Laguna Beach Gas Station Robbery

You know when you just really need some beef jerky? And we mean really need it? And sometimes, you just don’t have the $1.50 to buy it but that craving’s just not going away. What do you do? You probably … Continue reading

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