San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of California known for its beaches, parks and warm climate. Immense Balboa Park is the site of the renowned San Diego Zoo, as well as numerous art galleries, artist studios, museums and gardens. A deep harbor is home to a large active naval fleet, with the USS Midway, an aircraft-carrier-turned-museum, open to the public.

Cannabis Laws in San Diego

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, remains a delicate legal issue. California legalized the medicinal use of marijuana in 1996 and adult recreational use in 2016. However, the Federal government, through the Controlled Substances Act, considers marijuana a dangerous drug (Title 21 Section 811). Under this Act, the Federal government maintains that the potential for abuse of cannabis is high, and the drug lacks any accepted medical use. The 1937 Marijuana Tax Act imposed prohibitive taxes for sale of marijuana, and the federal government continually maintains its condemnation of the plant.

California has, for a long time, been protecting adult personal use, medical use, and commercialization of cannabis. However, the state has several criminal charges relating to the production, sale, possession, or use of cannabis. If you violate any of the federal or California marijuana laws, you will need The San Diego Criminal Attorney to represent you in court. Whether your charges are for large-scale possession or unlawful personal use, we have the necessary experience to fight for you in any court in or around San Diego, CA. We will put up a strong defense to possibly dismiss your charges or reduce your fees, fines, and jail time.