Just one month into recreational marijuana becoming legalized in California, those most familiar with prosecuting and defending crime in San Mateo County are bracing for the effects of the new rules.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A former assistant public defender from a neighboring county has been charged with bringing marijuana to a client in a western Pennsylvania jail. Charges were reported Tuesday ...

An assistant Monroe County public defender from Medina charged last month for having an indoor marijuana growing operation now faces more serious federal charges. Adam P. Rissew, 36, was taken to U.S.

Yolo County prosecutors and defenders are working together to clear or reduce marijuana convictions. District Attorney Jeff Reisig and Public Defender Tracie Olson reported that they are teaming up ...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A former assistant public defender from a neighboring county has been charged with bringing marijuana to a client in a western Pennsylvania jail. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette first ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A former western New York public defender is heading to prison after admitting he had guns to protect his marijuana-growing operation. The U.S. Attorney's office say Adam Rissew ...

ANGOLA, La. — The West Feliciana Parish sheriff’s office has charged an East Baton Rouge Parish public defender with trying to smuggle marijuana into the state prison in Angola. Nelvil Hollingsworth, ...