Cannabis & Consequences From a Criminal Defense Perspective
Much has changed over the last decade when it comes to Cannabis Law. While marijuana possession, sale and manufacture remains technically illegal in New Jersey and Pennsylvania on both the state and federal levels, the states differ on many of the enforcement protocols and penalties.
Update: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Says “Yes” to Probationers with Valid Medical Marijuana
The Commonwealth’s Highest Court Reaffirms Immunity to Individuals Under State and County Supervision Earlier this year, we discussed the status of cannabis law and the inconsistencies in matters of individuals who violate state and county supervision (probation or parole). Whereas the Commonwealth position is (and has been) clear at the state level,...
I’m on Probation with a Valid Medical Marijuana Card – What Are My Rights?
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Takes Up This Question Governor Tom Wolf legalized medical marijuana in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2016. THC-laden products became available two years later. Since then, there has been no shortage of questions and legal challenges surrounding its usage. One of the matters facing courts today is the question of...
Neff & Sedacca, P.C. Partners Once Again Awarded Top Super Lawyers-Pennsylvania Honors For Criminal Defense
Neff & Sedacca, P.C., a criminal defense firm dedicated to representing individuals and corporations with federal, state, and related matters, is pleased to announce that partners Marc Neff and Matthew Sedacca have been recognized for their expertise in criminal defense law. Specifically, Mr. Neff was named one of the 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers,...
Medical Marijuana and Some of Its Collateral Consequences
In April 2016, Governor Tom Wolf legalized medical marijuana in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The bill allowed Pennsylvania residents to obtain a medical marijuana identification card for the purchase and consumption of cannabis products.
COVID-19 and the Financial Implications for the Cannabis Industry
Congress Takes Steps In Supporting State-Legal Cannabis Companies In The Newest HEROES Act Package To say COVID-19 has changed the world is an understatement. It has impacted everyone, everywhere. No business or industry is immune, including cannabis. Congress has been working overtime to enact various financial relief packages yet for the most part,...
Recording Videoconferences — Ask Permission
Best Practices in Gaining Consent Before Hitting the Record Button Videoconferencing is not new. We’ve been “face-timing” with family, friends and colleagues for years. Yet over over the past few months, it has taken on greater prominence and questions surrounding its use in business have become the topic of many discussions, blogs and the like. Be aware,...
White Collar Cases Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Delay Delay Delay
New and Existing Federal Investigations Stall Including Fraud and Other Criminal Complaints Before the DOJ We’ve all seen the “Expect Delays” signs when driving through a snow storm or road construction. When it comes to the white collar docket, the writing is on the wall. This includes federal investigations of fraud and other such criminal complaints...
Cannabis and Sports: Recent Updates to Drug Testing Policies in NFL and MLB
The Legalization of Marijuana Brings Dramatic Changes to Professional Sports We’ve all heard it before … Philly is a sports town. Despite a lack of play on the field and the dire daily updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, news from the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB) and other professional sports organizations continue to make...