got cought growing

doniboy

Well-Known Member
Depends on state laws, federally they are not enforced in most local state jurisdictions, in my state its been decriminalized, and in 2014 its on ballot for legalization for recreational use over 21 years of age for up to 3-5 plants, or 2.5 oz personal use cultivated. Here if you got caught with those plants you would face a fine, not a felony... I guess you live in state that has not decriminalized or legalized?

"Decriminalization
The state has decriminalized marijuana to some degree. Typically, decriminalization means no prison time or criminal record for first-time possession of a small amount for personal consumption. The conduct is treated like a minor traffic violation"


1lb - 20lbs can be a felony and 5-10,000 fine where I live, but its going to be the same if you flower 1lb after legalization anyway, as it exceeds maximum amount, I don't know how much those plants would account for in weight though tbh.

I suppose if your growing more then personal use, it would be treated a bitt different then a decriminalized possession.
I don't know of any states where it's not s state and / or federal crime for the average Joe to grow MJ. Sure if you have a small amount it maybe a misdemeanor, but I haven't never heard of it being decrimenalized.
 

Bigby

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so english is your first language ?
LOL - didn't get caught spelling correctly!

Sorry dude, only joking. The choice really is yours. You could start growing again now, but understand that plod may be monitoring you to see if you're connected with dealing. If you have many people coming and going at your address and you start growing again then they may raid you again believing you're dealing.

If your home is quiet, and you can be discreet, then by all means start growing again straight away. Only you can answer whether you would feel comfortable doing it or not.
 

Bigby

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You NEVER answer door, get friends to text/phone you first before they come, even if you have a light on at night when cops come just remember that it it them who says to keep a light on when you are out as a deterrent to burglars.
Damn straight. Don't listen to that US advice about warrants, in this country simply don't answer the door.

I've had plod on my doorstep on numerous occasions with arrest warrants and simply not answered the door to them. If they can't see you they can't justify kicking your door in. Of course some warrants and they will just kick it in, but that is rare in my experience.
 

Bigby

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What's the plenty for growing in the UK? In the US it's a felony meaning your facing serious time and a lose of a lot of rights even after you've done your time. If they look found all that and all you got was a warning, Im moving to the UK.
Cation for your first offense which is just a slap on the wrist. They've even brought out forms for dope use over here that plod have to fill in. Babylonian eejuts!
 

spek9

Well-Known Member
No warrant, no answer.

You were caught because of an unrelated issue. That is circumstance.

Don't leave trace evidence outside... ie. don't put pulled leaves/clippings or boxes for new grow kit in your own garbage, bag it up and put it in a bin at least a few blocks away. I'm assuming that where you live the law needs to have reasonable grounds to get a warrant to search your property.

Grow on, but grow smart.

-spek
 

sisko707

Member
What's the plenty for growing in the UK? In the US it's a felony meaning your facing serious time and a lose of a lot of rights even after you've done your time. If they look found all that and all you got was a warning, Im moving to the UK.

Yes it is a federal offense in the U.S. However, the laws have become established at the state level and are, for the most part, enforced and monitored by state then the county in which you reside. I live in California. A patient's script allows them to cultivate up to 30 plants within a 100 square foot garden canopy. That comes out to about 14 3' diameter plants. I grow for a number of patients that get together every year to put in money and labor into the their garden so they can produce enough smoke to last them until next year. At this moment... I have over 100 plants on site.... legally. So, screw the UK... this is where it's at!

:leaf: Happy Growing! :leaf:
 

Bigby

Well-Known Member
Its not even illegal really ffs - cunts just don't want to issue licenses. Change the cannabis law to class c again, and offer competency courses that once completed mean you get a license to grow.
 

jondamon

Well-Known Member
I got busted last year in February.

I thought my growing days were done.

But 2 months later I started back up again.


I'm not going to into the finer details other than I had 4 plants within a pretty professional setup.

I got a caution.

However I honestly think that the plod thought I was doing a houseful. As when I showed them my room they were like "is that it?"

I got a caution.


They have to have a search warrant to enter your home in the uk. Regardless of what they say to you.


Personally I'm in my mid 30's with a wife and kids, my own home that's bought and paid for. I don't have random people calling to my home.

I certainly don't have young people coming round.


If I were you I wouldn't bother again until you're in a new place.


J
 

Sir.Ganga

New Member
Just 5 plants
Well in Canada, 5 won't get you put in jail. Personally my lights would have been back on an hour after they left. If your using it for medicinal purposes and aren't caught selling anything, no judge in Canada would convict a "patient" and his medication. Does your country give out permits to grow and or possess? If yes then there's your legal out. The program implicates everyone in this situation, legal or not. Currently they want to scrap our current program here in Canada and even if I loose my license I will NEVER stop growing and there are not judged with big enough balls to challenge your human rights...at least in Canada. Maybe spend a few buck and speak with a lawyer. Good Luck
 

iblazetoomuch

Active Member
I don't know of any states where it's not s state and / or federal crime for the average Joe to grow MJ. Sure if you have a small amount it maybe a misdemeanor, but I haven't never heard of it being decrimenalized.

Your a little behind :p

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Map-of-US-state-cannabis-laws.svg





My state has passed decriminalization laws, and passed legalization for recreational use in house and senate, has made it to referendum ballot for public to vote on in 2014 november :).

Cannabis still ranked sched 1, higher then morphine and coke on potential for abuse laws in federal books, but I dont think many states enforce federal if they passed local referendums, they leave feds to do their own work.
 

deePTokEn

Active Member
a lad was known to come to my house and he hit his dad and ran away from foster careers which led them to believe he might be at my house

Bro your fcukin' "LAD" deserves a swift smack to the mouth in IMO. Specially if the guy knows you grow.. Why would he have "officials" come to your door. That has got to be most the foolish fucking "CHILDISH" act ever to be done. And If I was you I'd be confronting this so-called "Lad" and start discussing about some major "eruO"s
 

Bigby

Well-Known Member
However I honestly think that the plod thought I was doing a houseful. As when I showed them my room they were like "is that it?"
Ha ha, superb imagery. You stood there with the door open, kettle on, being thoroughly pleasant about it all. Them mystified and gutted. Legend!
 

Bigby

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Well in Canada, 5 won't get you put in jail.
You'd be pretty unlucky to get put in jail here in the UK for 5 plants on even your third bust. If you have an otherwise clean record, and possible medical reasons for using, and no proof of dealing they simply cannot justify prison based on the sentencing guidelines (unless you do something silly like resist arrest). Growing just equates to possession really, any other factors are only applied if dealing can be linked and proved. Our prison system is not run for profit and is overcrowded.

Why this silly situation hasn't been exploited by our revenue lacking government is something of a political curiosity to me, even if it does fit with my personal politics to keep things the way they are. Like I say, no need for decriminalisation as it has never been 'illegal' - simply reclassify to class c and enable licenses to be obtained.
 

indikat

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:joint:orite sir bud a lot, sos u got busted mus b a rite cunt specially wiv stooped yanks wat cant speek tha kweens ingerlissh givvin it sum. I unnerstanye bruv 5 plants aint wurf ther swet an now s bin downgraded ta a C I wud also b tempted but only a v small growm8y til ya find nu prems
 

bwest

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how long till i can grow again ??? been bout month since i got caught with 5 nd they give me a warning for first time ever offense because they were looking for some one and i answered the Dore when i let my guard down they were looking for runaway nd had warrant to look for missing/runaway child so the lights were on and i couldn't do nothing so i told them i was growing it was armature setup .
You should probably start growing right away. Looks like you need the money to take an english
course.
 

indikat

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You should probably start growing right away. Looks like you need the money to take an english
course.
Oi m8y we speek inglish cos we live ere u speke summin else, come roun ere spekin like that an they wont understand u
 
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