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Lawyer Who Said Growing Marijuana Was Legal Now Faces Lawsuit Accusing Him of Racketeering

Submitted by Marijuana News on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 08:58

A local lawyer who told people they could legally grow marijuana despite a federal law saying the opposite now faces a lawsuit accusing him of profiting off crimes.

Ian Christensen’s law firm told couples like the Yandells that if they medically needed marijuana, he could get them a doctor’s certificate that would protect them from arrest, according to Scott and Marsha Yandell’s lawsuit.

After Christensen told the Yandells they could legally use marijuana, they faced criminal prosecution in St. Johns County in 2015 for manufacturing, possessing with intent to sell and trafficking cannabis. They eventually settled the case, agreeing to 3 years probation, a $15,000 fine, and 100 hours of community service. Marsha Yandell also lost her nursing license. They now live in Oregon, where the state allows marijuana. 

Christensen also faces Florida Bar complaints from former clients, including the Yandells. In his written response to the complaint, he said...

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