In a case where a member of the Israel Zion Coptic Church claimed his possession of large quantities of marajuana were covered by his religious freedom (the accused was known to share it with non-IZCC members, including children), Richli wrote, "It is a criminal offense to distribute marijuana, whether or not for profit… The elimination of traffic of illegal drugs is a compelling state interest… The court reasonably could conclude that is not restrained from association with users of marijuana, defendant would continue to distribute marijuana, both within and without his church." details here
In another case, Richli wrote an opinion for a decision which struck down a law giving cops the right to sue for defamation if someone fires a false complaint. “A law like section 47.5, which poses a risk of chilling citizens’ exercise of their right to complain of official misconduct, therefore must be justified by a governmental interest that is truly compelling...”
“Presumably, that is why, apparently, no state other than California has elected to single out defamation of peace officers for disparate treatment...”