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Sanguine
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Cop questions 1
#12127811 - 03/02/10 01:37 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, but I trust the good advice I've gotten from all of you and wanted to ask about something that happened last night.
My husband and I forgot to lock the door to our apartment last night, and while we were sleeping someone came in and left the door open. They didn't take anything, just aparently came in and left. Totally random. This prompted someone else to call the cops, and they woke us up at 5:30 this morning to see what was going on. Now, because we never do anything that would prompt cops to show up and because we only have one person who ever comes over, I had my shotgun fc (with 2 almost spent b+ poo cakes), mini mono, and oyster log in the front dining area, where the cops were when they came in. They thought that the door being open meant that we had opened it for them, and they came into the living room. I was still upstairs, but I heard them ask my husband about our pets that we have in that room, then ask him what was in the tubs. He told them that I'm perfecting my oyster mushroom growing technique so I can sell at the farmers market, which is true. They seemed to accept that, and after I talked to them for a sec they went about their business. Luckily my oyster log was there and none of the cubes were fruiting. However, I didn't have time to clean up my grain jars after my last spawn, and those were in that room as well.
I'm just wondering how worried I should be about this. I got rid of the almost spent cakes and moved the mini mono upstairs. If the cops were in any way knowledgeable about growing mushrooms it would have been obvious to them what was going on, but I'm not sure how much the average cop would know about that, and if it would look suspicious to them. Do you think this is something they'll make a note of, or keep in mind as possible drug growing? Or am I being paranoid?
As always, thanks for your advice.

 
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Edited by Sanguine (03/02/10 01:59 PM)
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prismism



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Re: Cop questions [Re: Sanguine]
#12127826 - 03/02/10 01:41 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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i would argue that without seeing any illegal species of fruiting mushrooms the police have nothing they can go off of even if they wanted to obtain a warrant. just my thoughts..
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Re: Cop questions [Re: prismism]
#12127860 - 03/02/10 01:47 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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That would have me paranoid. I would get rid of any active myc or mushrooms containing psilocin or psilocybin at least for a little while. Better to be safe than sorry. I would give it a few months.
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Re: Cop questions [Re: prismism]
#12127894 - 03/02/10 01:52 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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It sounds like they had no idea that anything illegal was happening, especially since you had oysters going at the same time and your husband provided a reasonable explanation. I wouldn't worry about it.
Also, if push does come to shove (and, like I said above, I really don't think you'll ever hear about this again), there were some legal issues with their entry and "search".
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Re: Cop questions [Re: Crushed] 1
#12127923 - 03/02/10 01:57 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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I would probably be more paranoid about someone coming in while I was sleeping. Better get rid of your toothbrush and don't forget about those ass pennies they may have left behind.
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CycleThoughts said: I would probably be more paranoid about someone coming in while I was sleeping. Better get rid of your toothbrush and don't forget about those ass pennies they may have left behind.
+1
and LOL @ ass pennies, epic.
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Re: Cop questions [Re: prismism]
#12127956 - 03/02/10 02:04 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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It also depends on what impression you and your husband left. Were the cops down to earth, or were they suspicious? I would be paranoid myself but I'm not sure if you'd have a reason to be worried. You could always build a secret door in your closet or something?
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Re: Cop questions [Re: Crushed]
#12127957 - 03/02/10 02:04 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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I know a few cops around my town, and if they hear "growing mushrooms", they automatically assume it's hallucinogenic. I told one that I grew legal mushrooms, and he very sternly advised me to stop, because I could get in big trouble just from the confusion. And he's probably right. Regardless of what the law says, cops can still get sticks up their asses and take you to jail. You'll be released when they find out you haven't done anything illegal, but it might cost you some lawyer fees in the meantime. I mean... how often do you meet mushroom growers at the mall? I live in a decent sized town, and even though there's only one store that sells rye berries, buyers are still extremely uncommon there, and I wouldn't be surprised at all to learn that I'm the only buyer growing mushrooms. The cops I know wouldn't have just said, "oh, oysters, we'll leave you alone, then." They would have automatically assumed you were either lying and trying to cover up for illegal mushrooms, or growing both, using the one as a front. I don't want to speak for all cops, but knowing that these all feel the same way, I would assume there are a few others with similar minds. That being the case, better to be safe than sorry. Can you drop the mushrooms for a couple months? Can you have someone else take over your cubes, or something?
Btw, I should also add, that these cops can't distinguish between illegal mushrooms and conks. If it's a fungus, they're suspicious. That said, I also know a couple cops who regularly let potheads they catch go, as long as they aren't driving. I dunno what they'd do about someone with mushrooms, if they aren't selling and aren't driving, they probably wouldn't mind.
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Synth Ethics
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humm personnaly I would too get rid of everything suspicious, on the other hand I think that if they suspected anyhing they would have took care of it on the spot or take a small sample.
it's also very odd that cops would not be educated to recognise a dope growing op.
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Personally i think it all depended on the situation.... how you dealt with it, how much interest they showed, how they reacted and their attitude etc..... however i would probably still be cautious for at least a couple of weeks and as many other people have suggested get rid of any obvious incriminating evidence.
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Re: Cop questions [Re: dicky21]
#12128149 - 03/02/10 02:31 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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dam i would ahve bugged the fuck out dam that sucks at least they didnt get to into it
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Re: Cop questions [Re: dicky21]
#12128163 - 03/02/10 02:33 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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If they were going to do anything about it you probably would have known by their reaction at the time. If they were like "Oh, Ok...just wondering what those tubs were for" then went on to another subject after your husband explained what they were I would not worry. I really don't think they would go and ask for a warrant because they saw two tubs that maybe had illegal mushrooms in them. But if you want to play it safe get rid of all your questionable items for the next month or two.
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Sanguine
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Thanks for the replies so far. The cops didn't really seem to give a shit, they just seemed confused as to why the door was open and wanted to make sure that everything was ok before they left. They didn't act suspicious, but they weren't all that friendly either and seemed like they just wanted to go. We were pretty worried and alarmed that someone had just come into our house and they seemed more focused on that than anything else, and making sure we weren't lying about being drunk or causing a scene that resulted in the open door and phone call from the neighbor.
I'm definitely paranoid about why someone came into our apartment, too. No one who lives in the complex knows I grow, although we have 2 friends who are neighbors that have eaten some of my mushrooms (they think I know someone who has them). Apparently some kids were skateboarding on the roof of the complex office overnight as well, so I'm hoping it was just some fucked up kids causing trouble and not anyone targeting my place specifically. I will definitely watch out for those ass pennies, lmao
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I would say you're good. If a cop sees zig zags in your house but no bud, and you tell him they are for rolling cigs, you think he is gonna come back with a warrant looking for weed? Doubtful.
You had no illegal fruits, he only saw the tubs, and heard they were oysters. They are not going to get a warrant to look for illegal mushies.
There are processes they would have to go through to get a warrant. In your case, I see them getting that warrant being very difficult.
I'd say you're good.
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prismism



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i suppose it would be safe to get rid of anything illegal for a few months. just to be safe not sorry. for all you know the cop could have known exactly what he was looking at and just played it off as if he didn't know. and in another scenario maybe they saw your little personal grow and knew it was illegal and flat out didn't give a shit.
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if it were me, i'd be paranoid too... but hearing it from someone else, i actually think it will be alright, otherwise i think you wouldnt be home right now. hope all is good.
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wow dude im glad i lock my door
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thats crazy they had no right to enter
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Re: Cop questions [Re: Sanguine]
#12128410 - 03/02/10 03:06 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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CycleThoughts said: That would have me paranoid. I would get rid of any active myc or mushrooms containing psilocin or psilocybin at least for a little while. Better to be safe than sorry. I would give it a few months.
I agree. Tho they will probably forget about it you would be nothing less than a fool to grow illegal shrooms there for at least the next 6 months. If one of those cops happens to take some cop class on cultivation and remembers you your fucked. At any point if ANY of those cops finds out how they are grown your fucked. Even if they don't have probably cause to search they will make it. You could always risk it, and probably get away with it, but if you had set foot in a federal penitentiary like I have youd know its not something to take lightly. If they come back you and your wife can kiss your assess goodbye. They show no mercy, no forgiveness. They are just as bad as Hitlers SS once they think they can make a dime off you. They will take everything you have, everything you love, and will try their damnedest to make your marriage literally impossible (releasing you to different cities, making it illegal for you to live together because you deal drugs together, etc) Think 1984. Were living it bro. Use caution Anyway in short its MUCH better to be safe than sorry.
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master_silly said: thats crazy they had no right to enter
well someone called them, and the door was open. somebody could have been in danger, cops are also there to protect you
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