Illegal state, cops enter home for gas leak, I'm out of state

[OrganicBudz]

Got a call last night that there was a gas leak in my home and the gas company was going to call a locksmith + enter with a cop. Nothing I could do as I was over two hours away. They went in and did some work to fix the leak in my basement... about 30 feet from my two grow tents, near a table covered in hydro nutrients, and worst of all... A freshly plant (everything clipped off).

Has anyone had this happen? How screwed do you think I am if I haven't been contacted by the cops or anything yet? FWIW I live in a liberal city with decriminalized weed, and I'm growing a single plant (well, one harvested, one flowering).

I wouldnt worry too much depending on where you are though. Ive had cops come into my home before in highschool looking for some guy. Seen all of my roomates and my bongs plants weed on table etc. They straight up told us they dont care and they werent there for that reason. All depends on the cop. This was many years before legalization in Canada.

 

[Renfro]

In the event authorities make an attempt to question you about what was potentially seen, refuse, immediately demand an attorney.
If Police return, and arrest you, say absolutely nothing other than demanding legal representation.
Never, ever, EVER make a statement to police.
Ever.

^ This! You aren't ever gonna talk yourself out of anything, just dig a hole deeper. Give them your ID, ask for your attorney and zip it.

 

[Chip Green]

Indeed. Quite often overlooked, is the reality that prosecution becomes extraordinarily challenging, when no statement is made.
Not only is prevention of being busted critical, but actually knowing HOW to get busted "correctly", from a legal defense standpoint.

 

[Renfro]

Indeed. Quite often overlooked, is the reality that prosecution becomes extraordinarily challenging, when no statement is made.
Not only is prevention of being busted critical, but actually knowing HOW to get busted "correctly", from a legal defense standpoint.

Thats probably the singular greatest piece of advice that most people fail to heed.

 

[waterproof808]

The cop was there for both your and the gas companies protection, so you couldn't claim someone stole anything or damaged your property. If you were in trouble they would have already called you in for questioning.

 

[bulimic]

If you aren't selling to anybody then I honestly wouldn't worry about getting in trouble over your two plants. That's clearly for personal use, but in a worst-case scenario they could come back later with a warrant if they think you're cultivating to sell. I'd be mostly worried about the gas company people talking to their friends. Tear down the grow and you're good. Just be wary you could get a visit in the future by police, but VERY unlikely.

 

[ChiefRunningPhist]

You know they wouldn't give free advice if they were, even just for liability reasons.

Ya idk about that. There's lots of info and advice given out on the site for free. Not sure there's any liability attached to an anonymous user giving legal insight or knowledge on property owners rights ect.

@EmmaEmma
Perhaps reach out in the politics portion of the forum, I think there are some practicing or retired lawyers that like to argue over there, but post at your own risk lol they get a little wiley in the political section

 

[Jypsy Dog]

You think they went home to think about it? If nothing was done at the time of entry, don't worry about it.

 

[natureboygrower]

@EmmaEmma
Perhaps reach out in the politics portion of the forum, I think there are some practicing or retired lawyers that like to argue over there, but post at your own risk lol they get a little wiley in the political section

Worst recommendation I've seen on riu in awhile

 

[Moldy]

you'll be fine.. It's too much paper work man..
but yeah just cause your white doesn't mean shit. Be careful.

No it does mean something. If you're old, white, and look like a cop with no hair on face and head. No tats or holes in ears. I've had a couple of run ins with the law and every time they let me go for speeding and/or cutting off a state trooper. Once a trooper pulled me over for going too fast for a corner. We bullshitted a little and he let me go. I told him I was in no hurry but just driving too fast. He laughed and said "you're about my age, take it easy". I laughed too and said I don't' know why I was speeding, I was just going to an oil change. First impressions are big for LE.

 

[Hust17]

No it does mean something. If you're old, white, and look like a cop with no hair on face and head. No tats or holes in ears. I've had a couple of run ins with the law and every time they let me go for speeding and/or cutting off a state trooper. Once a trooper pulled me over for going too fast for a corner. We bullshitted a little and he let me go. I told him I was in no hurry but just driving too fast. He laughed and said "you're about my age, take it easy". I laughed too and said I don't' know why I was speeding, I was just going to an oil change. First impressions are big for LE.

Books are judged by covers, unfortunately. Anyone heard from OP recently? :/

 

[EmmaEmma]

Just got home, nothing is disturbed. Cut my half grown plant down ;_; god she smelled good.

Any suggestions for getting rid of the plant remains? I'm stuck between wanting to just throw them out but worried about the smell + garbage searches are legal. Typically I just put the remains down the garbage disposal but I have too much and it's too fresh for that. Could put it in with the compost, or let it dry some so it'll go down the disposal, but that keeps it on site for longer.

One nice thing about my city is that possession of pretty much any amount of flower is not prosecuted, so once I get the roots and stem gone I'm golden (I think).

 

[lambandtuna]

Just got home, nothing is disturbed. Cut my half grown plant down ;_; god she smelled good.

Any suggestions for getting rid of the plant remains? I'm stuck between wanting to just throw them out but worried about the smell + garbage searches are legal. Typically I just put the remains down the garbage disposal but I have too much and it's too fresh for that. Could put it in with the compost, or let it dry some so it'll go down the disposal, but that keeps it on site for longer.

One nice thing about my city is that possession of pretty much any amount of flower is not prosecuted, so once I get the roots and stem gone I'm golden (I think).

flush or burn barrel i have a fire pit outside i use but im out in the sticks

 

[pulpoinspace]

Yeah that was crazy she said that lol people are really crazy in this world and obviously she has benefited from white privilege before

i dont usually stir pots. but are you saying she's crazy for believing in white privilege? because later in the same sentence you seem to confirm that its a real thing. or you're just upset that she was so real about it?

btw all love for everyone. just curious.

 

[EmmaEmma]

Oh, and should I get rid of my actual grow equipment? I'd like to hold on to it so in a year or two when the state legalizes weed (we got a bill going right now, not enough votes but I've got faith in our next election) I can start back up again.

 

[pulpoinspace]

Oh, and should I get rid of my actual grow equipment? I'd like to hold on to it so in a year or two when the state legalizes weed (we got a bill going right now, not enough votes but I've got faith in our next election) I can start back up again.

anything without THC on it is safe in storage!

 

[EmmaEmma]

Mm that is a good point I'll give it all a good wipe down with bleach before packing it away

 

[Renfro]

Mm that is a good point I'll give it all a good wipe down with bleach before packing it away

Bl;each won't remove and resin really well, perhaps alcohol?

I hope the state isn't Kansas, thats the worst.

 

[Renfro]

Typically I just put the remains down the garbage disposal but I have too much and it's too fresh for that

Nothing but the weed in the bag and go out at night and put it in someone elses trash pile.

 

[JavaCo]

Really no need to pack it in just get a hemp strain and practice with it for that year. That would be perfectly legal in the States.