Category Archives: Medical Marijuana

Marijuana Growers’ Charges Dismissed Due to Defense by Glew & Kim

The Law Offices of Glew & Kim were recently successful in negotiating a dismissal on a large indoor cultivation of marijuana grown in Whittier. The defense, led by Christopher M. Glew of the Law Offices of Glew & Kim, relied … Continue reading

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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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Garden Grove Officials Ask Feds to Raid Medical Marijuana Shops

It seems that some people may not be getting the point of medical marijuana and the places that dispense it. The clue is in the title, with the word “medical”. So when the mayor of Garden Grove, William Dalton, says … Continue reading

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What Does L.A.’s “Gentle Ban” on Medical Marijuana Mean?

Los Angeles City Attorney, Carmen Trutanich, and several of his top lawyers have come up with what they see as a solution to the current medical marijuana dispensary regulations: Establish a “gentle ban” that will forbid businesses from selling the … 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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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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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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Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Banned in L.A.?

It seems like every day there’s a new city ordinance or ban on medical marijuana dispensaries, and it’s hard to keep up. We’d really like to see some solidarity on how the state deals with this issue. Understandably, a lot … Continue reading

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Kudos to Garden Grove Forging Ahead with Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

In the face of a serious crackdown by the federal government on medical marijuana dispensaries in California, Garden Grove seems to be unfazed. Not just unfazed, undeterred—they are continuing to work through the processes needed for registration and zoning to … Continue reading

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