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Michael Cindrich Named Attorney of the Month by San Diego Attorney Journal

DEFENDING CLIENTS AGAINST THE TRUE COST OF CANNABIS PROHIBITION In the rapidly-changing, fast-paced area of cannabis law, , APC stays informed, up-to-date, and on the leading edge. “Cannabis law is a very specialized ever-changing legal arena, and for anyone interested in entering the industry it’s extremely important to consult with someone who has vast experience […]

Written by Michael Cindrich on March 14, 2018

Proposition 64 Allows Individuals To Clear Cannabis Convictions From Their Records

 In November 2016, the passage of Proposition 64 drastically changed the penalties for cannabis offenses in California.  Many cannabis felonies were reduced to misdemeanors, and certain crimes eliminated entirely.  One element of Proposition 64 is the ability to petition the courts to have past convictions reduced or expunged.  Some people might be released from […]

Written by Michael Cindrich on January 17, 2018

California Issues New Regulations for Cannabis Businesses

On November 16, California’s three state cannabis licensing authorities released the proposed emergency cannabis regulations for commercial medical and adult-use (recreational) cannabis.  The proposed regulations consist of over 200 pages of detailed rules regarding the cultivation, manufacturing, sale, distribution, and testing of cannabis and cannabis-products. In the video above, Michael Cindrich is interviewed by KUSI’s […]

Written by Michael Cindrich on November 22, 2017

The Past, Present, and Future of Cannabis Law in California

The green rush is on in California. The State already holds the lion’s share of the $5.7 billion cannabis industry, and the market is primed for unprecedented growth with the recent legalization of recreational adult use. Cannabis law has come a long way since California became the first state to legalize medical cannabis use over […]

Written by Michael Cindrich on August 25, 2017

Cannabis Oil Case Dismissed By Alameda District Attorney's Office

Another cannabis dismissal for attorney Michael E. Cindrich.  This case arose when our client was detained by security at a private airport in Oakland, California.  Our client had been waiting to board a flight to Los Angeles when a K9 indicated a positive alert on a box he had in his possession.  A search of […]

Written by Michael Cindrich on March 31, 2017

St. Patrick’s Day Cultivation Dismissals

Two huge wins for our firm on cultivation cases today! Nine defendants in two separate cases had their cultivation charges dismissed by the Riverside District Attorney’s Office. The first case concerned an 887 plant collective grow. The six defendants were all patients who were cultivating medicine intended for a locally licensed collective in San Diego, […]

Written by Michael Cindrich on March 17, 2017

A Post-Prop 64 Not Guilty Verdict in San Diego

Michael Cindrich Wins His 4th “Not Guilty” Cannabis Verdict in 12 Months After a week long trial and an hour of jury deliberations, Anthony Palumbo finally heard the words he had been waiting almost a year and a half to hear: Not Guilty! His case began the way so many medical cannabis cases begin. A […]

Written by Michael Cindrich on February 27, 2017

Banking Issues in the Cannabis Industry

Banking Problems Faced By Cannabis Businesses When asked what the largest hurdle is for state-legal cannabis businesses, the answer you will commonly hear is “banking.” Though cannabis can be legally used, possessed, cultivated, and distributed under certain circumstances in more than half of the states, there are almost no banks that will knowingly accept accounts from cannabis businesses.  […]

Written by Michael Cindrich on February 22, 2017

San Diego City Council Approves Recreational Dispensaries, Will Consider Supply Chain Regulations

The San Diego City Council met yesterday to review proposed regulations that would alter the current cannabis business landscape in the City. One of the main issues discussed was whether the currently operating medical cannabis dispensaries would be able to sell recreational cannabis. The City Council unanimously approved a change to the municipal code to […]

Written by Michael Cindrich on February 1, 2017