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This section contains information on how to stay as safe and legal as possible as a medical marijuana patient or caregiver. Attorneys, pro se defendants, and patients alike can make use of these legal resources, which includes information on: how to become a patient, rights and responsibilities, landmark legal decisions, how to defend a medical marijuana case, return of property, and civil issues such as employment, housing, and child custody. |
| Legal FAQ Answers to your legal questions. |
| Return of Property Read about ASA's return of property campaign. Included herein is a template motion for return of property with instructions for filing and arguing it. |
| How to Become a Legal Patient Protect yourself! Click here to read how to become a legally-recognized medical cannabis user in states with medical marijuana laws. |
| What the Law Says This section contains medical marijuana laws in various incarnations, from federal laws to local ordinances. |
| Landmark Decisions Key medical marijuana cases that have created legally binding precedent. Note: This section includes only Federal and California case law. |
| How to Defend a Medical Marijuana Case These outlines are intended to help criminal defense practitioners understand medical marijuana law and serve as effective advocates for their clients. |
| Brief Bank Review ASA's numerous legal briefs used in impact litigation to expand and further protect patients' rights, made available to both criminal defense and civil attorneys. |
| Know Your Rights Medical marijuana patients should be aware of their rights under state and federal law. This section includes a legal manual and other resources to help you understand the law and what to do in a law enforcement encounter. |
| Federal Cases This section includes federal court case information on people on the forefront of the struggle for safe and legal access to medical marijuana. |
| Upcoming Court Dates Federal defendants need support from the community! Please consider attending any of the upcoming federal court dates of medical marijuana patients, caregivers, and doctors. |
 | California Legal Tip of the Month Monthly legal tips to help inform California patients and providers of their legal rights. |