I just have to add to this thread--even if it's only for my own sake. Unfortunately I got to meet LEO face to face this year. Booo! Hissss! Yeah, I accept that getting busted means I did something stupid. However, I did learn a few things that I think are useful.
1. Do not get involved with a grow partner unless you are 100% confident in them and their abilities. And I cannot stress this first point enough.
2. Having your medical card is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of protecting yourself.
3.If you are going to grow an amount greater than what your medical covers, as in my case where there were multiple scrips onsite, then it is necessary to consult with a lawyer experienced in local mj laws. Yes lawyers can suck but it is so much more fun to talk with them when you are NOT in trouble.
4. Search every square inch of your dwelling to make sure there isn't a single item that could in anyway be related to illegal activity regarding mj or ANYTHING ELSE!!! Apparently the previous tenants(where I grew) also grew and on top of a cabinet had left a full box of turkey bags and a calibrating weight for a scale. Dude!!!, I could not make that up if my life depended on it.
5. Trust your gut. Halfway through the outdoor season I almost bailed on the project because so many little details seemed wrong, but I had invested a lot of personal resources and was pissed about just walking away with nothing. Yes in hindsight that would have been better.
6. Don't give LEO an attitude. Chances are they are recording their conversation with you.
7. Of course the single best thing you can do is to remain silent. It will be hard to do so for many people but it is absolutely necessary.
8. And lastly, it doesn't hurt to live in an area where they can bust you with over 100 3-4ft tall girlies right out in the sun and not get in trouble. Yeah the plants were cut but it could have been so much worse.