Q&A
Reasons for dismissals of violations against illegal cannabis shops
1:45:33
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Sheriff Miranda explains the various reasons for the dismissal of about 14% of violations issued to illegal cannabis shops. He highlights the evolving nature of enforcement and legal challenges.
- Dismissals occur due to different interpretations of the law and service procedures
- Forms and processes have changed over time based on litigation and legal counsel advice
- The Sheriff's Office is adjusting its approach in response to creative legal defenses by attorneys representing illegal shops
Gale A. Brewer
1:45:33
Alright.
1:45:34
You mentioned and the oath data shows that about 14% of violations have been dismissed as of the middle of August.
1:45:41
Why are these cases being dismissed?
1:45:45
It's not a large number.
1:45:46
But what it why I mean,
Anthony Miranda
1:45:47
there there have been various reasons.
1:45:50
Again, difference interpretation of the law.
1:45:52
There may be some interpretation of the service that was done and the the format that was used.
1:45:58
We've had forms that were used in the sheriff's office that has changed over time.
1:46:01
Based on not only litigation, but the advice by legal counsel.
1:46:05
So we're adjusting the law of something that is is developing and the challenges by the attorneys that are represented by being becoming very greedy.
1:46:13
And therefore, that means that we have to have change our response as well.
