Marijuana Grow House Found in St. Lucie Home

Andrew Stine — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:21:21 GMT

Marijuana grow houses are becoming extremely popular in the state of Florida. Marijuana grow houses can be anything from garages, to abandoned trailers, to old houses and sheds. These structures are fortified to facilitate the growth of Marijuana and preparation for sale and distribution. If you have been charged with growing Marijuana, you may face a mandatory minimum prison sentence of three years and a felony criminal record.

Marijuana Grow House in St. Lucie County

A 54-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office investigators found about 200 marijuana plants at a "grow house" in northern St. Lucie County, according to an article in WPTV News. David Paul Sullivan was arrested on felony charges including cultivation of marijuana and trafficking in marijuana, and a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia after sheriff's investigators searched a home.

According to the article, Sullivan admitted he'd been growing marijuana for about three years, saying the entire pot farming operation was his. Sheriff's officials stated about 2 pounds of harvested marijuana were recovered, and the plants weighed about 23 pounds. Some plants were 3 to 4 feet tall while others were smaller.

Sullivan said he began growing pot when he injured his back and that he sells marijuana to pay bills.

The North Boulevard home's three bedrooms were re-modeled to farm pot, according to the Sheriff's Office. Special lighting hung over the plants, and reflective material covered the walls to intensify the lighting effects. Fans blew carbon dioxide gas over the plants, and filtered water was pumped into the plastic containers holding the plants.

Sullivan was held Thursday in the St. Lucie County Jail in lieu of $83,250 bail, a jail official said.

Marijuana Grow House

If you have ever been charged with operating a marijuana grow house, you will need the specialized assistance from a criminal defense lawyer immediately. This kind of offense is not taken lightly and you will be facing serious consequences so employing the help of a criminal defense lawyer is imperative to your case.

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Why Marijuana Grow Houses are Easy to Find

Andrew Stine — Fri, 27 May 2011 15:45:13 GMT

According to an article in WPTV News, a marijuana grow house was busted on Wednesday after police accidentally stumbled upon it. Usually, grow houses are caught and found through informants, anonymous tipsters, or sting operations. This one however, the police sniffed their way into.

The Crime

According to the article, two uniformed officers patrolling the Pelican Pointe town home got a whiff of marijuana near the pool area. They followed their noses and saw Jesse Duncans, 26, smoking marijuana in the rear patio of a town house. Several plants were growing in pots on a table right next to him out in the open.

The officers promptly approached Duncans and identified themselves. He immediately bolted inside with a handful of marijuana in his hands. The police chased him fearing he would try to destroy the evidence. They apprehended him in a bedroom where more plants were found in a closet. There was no one else in the apartment.

Police seized 40 marijuana plants weighing in at 361 grams after a search warrant was granted, and arrested Duncans on charges of resisting police and cultivating marijuana. He is being held in Palm Beach County Jail on a $3,000 bond, according to the article.

Marijuana Grow House

According to Florida Statute 893.1351, a residence is considered a grow house if it houses more than 25 plants. The statute claims that only if there are more than 25 plants can it provide as evidence that the cannabis is intended for sale or distribution.

As for drug trafficking, the residence needs at least 300 marijuana plants. Usually if the plants amount to less than 25, a criminal defense lawyer could easily argue in your defense that the marijuana was intended for personal consumption.

Marijuana Grow House Criminal Defense

If you are caught growing marijuana, regardless of the amount, you need a criminal defense lawyer’s help immediately. Charges of growing marijuana usually result in a minimum prison sentence of at least three years in addition to steep fines and a felony criminal record. Talk to a criminal defense lawyer to figure out your defense strategy.

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