Man I'm glad this worked out for you! I figured that there wouldn't be any chance that the feds would let you slide with any amount; it just seems to be their way.
DUDE you should totally have the law memorized inside and out regardless if its illeagle or legal.. my advise would be to get ahold of some coffee shops and inquire about the law or go to NORML and start researching it over and over and over and over and know ALLL THE LAWS to make sure you are within the guidelines.. also there is no law that im aware of that requires you to talk to cops.. its ur right to not talk or invite over or converse in any way.. i would tell him to go thru ur lawyer
Sucks man I would cut it and clean up shop whether right or wrong he is federal and could turn your shit upside down
Compare risk and reward don't let greed or pride make the decision