After the Raid
The Dispensary later reopened after the City reissued Lynch's business license, but was once again shutdown after the landlord received notice of possible foreclosure by the Federal Government if the Dispensary was allowed to continue operations. The Dispensary permanently closed in May of 2007.
The Arrest
Lynch was later arrested on July 17, 2007 and taken to the Federal Detention Center in Los Angeles where he spent 4 days and 3 nights in Federal custody. His loving and trusting family posted $400,000 bond to free him on July 20 2007. Lynch was arraigned on August 6th 2007 and pleaded Not Guilty to Federal marijuana charges. Lynch is currently out on bail waiting for trial at his home in Arroyo Grande, California.
Out on Bail
July 20, 2007 Charles Lynch was released from Federal Detention after his family posted a $400,000 bail. He was placed under house arrest and could only leave the house during 1-5pm Monday through Friday. He was also required to wear an Electronic Monitoring System and spend two hours a day charging the bracelet. Also he was subject to surprise house searches and intensive drug testing by the Federal Pre Trial Services Department.
On December 12, 2007 Charles Lynch was placed on House Detention where he was allowed to leave the house between the hours of 6am and 10pm. He was still required to wear the Electronic Monitoring System and to spend two hours a day charging the bracelet. Also he was still subject to surprise house searches and intensive drug testing by Pre Trial Services.
On April 29, 2008 after 9 months and 10 days the House Arrest and House Detention of Charles Lynch was ended. He is still subject to surprise home searches and intensive drug testing where he has to call in everyday to see if he is required to report to drug testing the next day. Also he must report to Pre Trial Services twice a month in LA and call twice a week.
Drew Carey and Reason.tv
On June 11, 2008 www.reason.tv aired a documentary on Lynch's case. The documentary is narrated by Drew Carey and features one of Lynch's patients, Owen Beck. Owen was seventeen when he and his parent's came to Lynch's dispensary for services. One of Lynch's conditions for his business license from the City of Morro Bay stated that no one under 18 years of age is allowed in the dispensary unless accompanied by a parent. Owen was 17 when he visited Lynch's dispensary and suffered the amputation of his leg due to cancer. Under federal Law anybody under 21 is considered a minor. The government has charged Lynch with Distributing Marijuana to minors for cases similar to Owen's. To watch the video click here.
The Trial
Charles Lynch's Trial is set for July 22, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA. Click here for directions to the Federal Court House. Supporters are encouraged to attend the trial. Click here to read about the trial.
U.S. District Court
Courtroom 10
312 North Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Donate
A group of concerned citizens has formed the Friends of Charles C. Lynch Fund to assist in his financial turmoil. Funds raised by the group will assist Lynch in expenses related to his financial survival. Lynch is currently represented by a Federal Public Defender. Donations are being accepted via online through this website. To donate visit the donate page and use your credit card to contribute. The donation is non-tax deductible. Your donation is greatly appreciated.