Medical Marijuana of America site syndication http://www.medicalmarijuanaofamerica.com Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:46:57 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.medicalmarijuanaofamerica.com/images/M_images/mma_logo_rss.gif http://www.medicalmarijuanaofamerica.com Medical Marijuana of America site syndication http://www.medicalmarijuanaofamerica.com/content/view/230/111/ SAN FRANCISCO -- In an unanticipated turn of events, the bust of the world’s largest medical marijuana grow has developed into one of the shortest trials in federal court. Opening arguments in the United States v. Charles “Eddy” Lepp were delivered yesterday morning to a freshly assembled jury. The judge gave her own speech as well, outlining the procedures... Court Reports - Eddy Lepp Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:53:48 +0100 http://www.medicalmarijuanaofamerica.com/content/view/229/111/ FRESNO, CA -- She was once labeled the “Girl Friday” of a high-profile criminal defendant, but it seems that the case against Monica Valencia has finally gotten a dose of reality. In federal court on Monday, Valencia was sentenced to one year and one day for her involvement with a Modesto medical marijuana dispensary. The sentence included reductions granted... Court Reports - U.S. vs. CHC Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:51:47 +0100 http://www.medicalmarijuanaofamerica.com/content/view/227/111/ FRESNO, CA -- In spite of repeated protests from the government, the defense in the California Healthcare Collective case has been granted additional time to prepare a motion for a new trial. The sentencing hearing, which was scheduled to take place yesterday, has been re-set for September 15th. In the meantime, defense attorneys will continue to interview jurors... Court Reports - U.S. vs. CHC Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:17:21 +0100 http://www.medicalmarijuanaofamerica.com/content/view/226/111/ SACRAMENTO, CA -- Former medical marijuana dispensary operator Richard Marino was taken into custody immediately after a receiving a 51-month prison sentence in federal court yesterday. The sentencing was the culmination of an investigation of Marino’s Roseville dispensary, Capitol Compassionate Care, which was raided in September 2004 by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Internal Revenue Service. Marino has... Court Reports - Misc Court Reports Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:38:37 +0100 http://www.medicalmarijuanaofamerica.com/content/view/224/ For Patients - States Rights Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:47:40 +0100 http://www.medicalmarijuanaofamerica.com/content/view/222/2/ On May 15th, 2008, following a federal jury trial, Modesto entrepreneurs Ricardo Montes and Luke Scarmazzo were found guilty of several marijuana charges. The jury was conflicted about the convictions and grossly underestimated the possible sentences. The most serious charge carries a mandatory minimum of 20 years in prison, for what is called continuing criminal enterprise.... News - Take Action Fri, 23 May 2008 20:15:15 +0100 http://www.medicalmarijuanaofamerica.com/content/view/146/111/ Federal War on Medical Marijuana Becomes a War on Children: Three Little Girls, Ages 1, 3, and 5, Seized in DEA Raid Ronald Naulls operated a safe, legal medical cannabis collective in Corona for over a year. Court Reports - U.S. vs. Ronald Naulls Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:54:19 +0100 http://www.medicalmarijuanaofamerica.com/content/view/206/ For Patients - Patients Tools Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:09:49 +0100