Busted!

Aztros

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Ok so to make a long story short, my house burned down. Not completely, but enough to make the place unlivable. The fire wasn't started by me, but faulty wiring in the bathroom fan. Of course, when the firefighters went in to fight the fire, they found my 12 plants in the closet unharmed. Now these 12 plants were only in veg and had no budding on them what-so-ever. They were all pretty big though, being that I was vegging them out to take cuttings from for my next harvest. Each plant was about 3 feet tall and flourishing. Like I said though, no budding at all. After vigorous questioning that I played stupid to, they finally let me out of the cop car telling me that they were going to take the plants and come back with a warrant for my arrest. Sure enough when I finally got inside, all of the stalks were cut at the base and the plants were gone. I contacted a criminal defense lawyer I found here where I live and he contacted the officer that is dealing with my case. I was informed that they are waiting for the results from the lab before coming after me. I asked my lawyer what is taking so long being that it's now been 2 1/2 months since the fire and no warrant has been issued. He told me that they let the plants completely dry out before weighing them. Thinking back to previous grows I've done where my plants have dried out I remembered my vegged plants weighing next to nothing dry. Granite, I have 12 (3 foot tall plants) I'm thinking they'll probably get me for about an ounce dry right? My lawyer told me I'm probably looking at a Class A or C misdemeanor not a felony. I'm just wondering what is taking them so long. It doesn't take more than a week to let a plant dry out that doesn't have any budding on it. I also wanted to know if I'm at risk for them getting a search warrant for my new residence. Someone with insight on this matter would be a huge help. They stumbled upon my grow (accidently) by no fault of my own.
 

whiterhyno420

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damn tripped out dude but idk i dont think they will come for u they would have arrested u right then and there. also if they do u are lucky cuz down here in texas u get 3 years for each plant in the state jail good luck tho bro
 

Cronic The Hemp Hog

Active Member
wow...I would be shitting my pants. I know where I live that cultivation is a felony, even if the weight of the plants is less than 30 grams (which is the cut-off here for misdemeanor possession). That sux bro. Hope it all works out for you.
 

whiterhyno420

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well here is the statistic

2 oz or less* class B misdemeanor 180 days $2,000 2 to 4 oz* class A misdemeanor 1 year $4,000 4 oz to 1 lb* state jail felony 180 days - 2 years $10,000 1 to 5 lbs state jail felony 180 days - 2 years $10,000 5 to 50 lbs felony of the third degree 2 - 10 years $10,000 50 to 2,000 lbs felony of the second degree 2 - 20 years $10,000 More than 2,000 lbs felony 5 - 99 years $50,000 Sale Gift of 1/4 oz or less class B misdemeanor 180 days $2,000 Sale of 1/4 oz or less class A misdemeanor
1 year​
$4,000 1/4 oz to 5 lbs state jail felony
180 days - 2 years​
$10,000 5 to 50 lbs felony of the second degree 2 - 20 years $10,000 50 to 2,000 lbs felony of the first degree 5 - 99 years $10,000 2,000 lbs or more felony MMS 10 - 99 years $100,000 To a minor felony 2 - 20 years $10,000 Within 1,000 feet of a school or within 300 feet of specified areas misdemeanor or felony increased penalty increased penalty Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...) Paraphernalia possession class C misdemeanor none $500 Paraphernalia sale class A misdemeanor 1 year $4,000** Details
* With no prior felony convictions, if convicted of possession of less than one pound of marijuana a judge must impose a sentence of probation with mandatory drug treatment. If no treatment center exists within the jurisdiction, the judge may waive the treatment requirement. They judge can also waive all fines.
** Unless previous conviction of paraphernalia sale or possession (if previous conviction, 90 days to 1 year). Paraphernalia sale to a minor at least 3 years younger than actor- State Jail Felony = 180 days-2 years; $10,000
Possession of two ounces or less of marijuana is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine up to $2,000. Possession of greater than two ounces is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $4,000. For greater than four ounces the penalty increases to 180 days - two years in jail and a fine up to $10,000. Possession of greater than five pounds carries a penalty of 2 - 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. For greater than 50 pounds the penalties increase to 2 - 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. For any amount greater than 2,000 pounds the penalty is 5 - 99 years and a fine up to $50,000.
The penalty for delivery, without remuneration, of one-quarter of an ounce or less is up to 180 days in jail and a fine up to $2,000. For delivery or sale of one-quarter of an ounce or less the penalty is up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $ 3,000. For delivery or sale of amounts greater than one-quarter ounce of marijuana the penalty increases to 180 days - 2 years in jail and a fine up to $10,000. Sale or delivery of greater than five pounds is punishable by 2 - 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. The penalty for delivery or sale of greater than 50 pounds is 5 - 99 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. For any amount of 2,000 pounds or greater, the penalty is a mandatory minimum 10 - 99 years in prison and a fine up to $100,000.
Any sale to a minor is punishable by 2 - 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Sale within 1,000 feet of a school or within 300 feet of a youth center, public pool or video arcade increases the penalty classification to the next highest level.
Repeat Misdemeanor Offenses:

  • If charged with a Class A misdemeanor and defendant has been before convicted of a Class A misdemeanor or any degree of felony = 90 days-1 year; $4,000
  • If charged with a Class B misdemeanor and defendant has been before convicted of a Class A or Class B misdemeanor or any degree of felony = 30 days-180 days; $2,000
  • If charged with a Class C misdemeanor and defendant has been before convicted under one or a combination of the two above three times and the prior offense was committed within 24 months of incident = > 180 days; $2,000
Repeat Felony Offenses:

  • If charged with a state jail felony punishable and defendant has previously been finally convicted of two state jail felonies, on conviction the defendant shall be punished for a third-degree felony.
  • If charged with a state jail felony punishable and defendant has previously been finally convicted of two felonies, and the second previous felony conviction is for an offense that occurred subsequent to the first previous conviction having become final, on conviction the defendant shall be punished for a second-degree felony.
  • If charged with a state jail felony or of a third-degree felony and defendant has been once before convicted of a felony, on conviction he shall be punished for a second-degree felony.
  • If charged with a second-degree felony and the defendant has been once before convicted of a felony, on conviction he shall be punished for a first-degree felony.
  • If it is a first-degree felony and defendant has been once before convicted of a felony, on conviction he shall be punished by imprisonment in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life, or for any term of not more than 99 years or less than 15 years. In addition to imprisonment, an individual may be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.
 

Ronjohn7779

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If this is your first time offense you'll plea to a misdemeanor and get probation. 90% of the time they'll drop it from your record after 3 months to 1 year permitting you don't get in anymore trouble and follow your probation. I hope to god you're a professional of sorts. Judges hate fucking over the accountant type because for the most part these people cause no harm and pay their taxes.

If you are a repeat felon/have a lot of criminal activity on your record then you're kind of fucked. A misdemeanor is just as bad as getting a felony in terms of finding a job.

Also depending on your area and their drug issues you may get off easy or really fucking hard. In the end I wish you the best of luck. Also, don't go cheap on you're lawyer. Get the best you can get for your money. Bad lawyers will tell you to plea guilty to any terms (they don't care about your well being, just a quick buck). A good lawyer will fight to get you a good deal or take it to trial. Also a good lawyer will stall this shit up in court for month if not years (once again this depends on your area some places have less cases and see more people. Also some areas have extreme prejudice against all drugs so you might get bumped in priority).
 

Aztros

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Can you site your source? I'm dealing with this first hand and you're assuming I don't live in Texas. I can hardly dissect that block of information you just posted. Where does it say 3 years per plant? How come I didn't get arrested the night of the fire? Is there any way I can plea that I was growing ruderalis being that I had no budding on the plants? Is there any way statute of limitations might come into play and I never get charged with anything? Mainly though, ******CAN THEY COME TO MY NEW RESIDENCE WITH A SEARCH WARRANT?
 

whiterhyno420

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if he gets luckly they will put him on differed ajudification for 5 years and he will be able to get off early and they will take it off his record but not really he will need to get it exsponged to be completely off his record
 

Imlovinit

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With 12 plants your gonna catch a charge. If your lawyers telling you at worst it could be a misdemeanor then they will notify your lawyer and he would bring you in (though IDK your state laws). Accident or not if the police see/hear/smell, something illegal they can pursue and charge u accordingly. That's why I tell my stupid tenant to close our front door when he's smoking pot. Jst keep in touch with your lawyer, and hopefully they won't be able to search your new place. Hell maybe the cops lost your weed and they'll jst throw out your case. Good luck man!
 

Aztros

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and no, I'm not growing anymore... I just don't like the idea of them coming to my home and rummaging through my stuff. I have no previous criminal record and work full time while going to grad-school.
 

whiterhyno420

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I'm dealing with this first hand and you're assuming I don't live in Texas.Is there any way I can plea that I was growing ruderalis being that I had no budding on the plants?
ok yea ur dealing with it first hand well ive been there and done it. ive been on papers iv been to tdc and im on parole so i seen it and i know what will happen. and they dont care if there wuz no budding on the plants
 

howhighru

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ive already have had run in with the law, so if that was me i would have prob gotten LIFE behind bars.. sry to hear that mishap..
 

Aztros

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There is no way I'm as bad off as all of you are implying. My lawyer is making it out to sound like I really have little to worry about, like I said, a class A or C misdemeanor. He said that I was small fish with 12 plants compared to how much they are backed up with much bigger issues. I'll let you guys all know how this pans out so we can all have some insight as to what actually happens when someone gets caught. I'll play the guinea pig... I really have no other choice. :/
 
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