So, I have a small clone garden growing, under 15 plants, in the wash room of my apartment.

I live in Maryland.


Out of the 15 plants, 10 are almost ready.

So, Verizon FIOS needs to enter my apartment to put their bullshit cable into my life. I take the day off work, move the plants to a room they won't be working in. (the plants are ak-47 clones, 1 week to harvest, stinky, about half a pound)

Verizon Fios enters, cuts holes in my ceiling, in the bathroom, the washingmachine/grow room (completely empty), and another room.

Then one of the motherfucking workmen calls the police on me for smelling bud.

Cops show up an hour later, say they've got a complaint, can they search?
I say, No, that I smoked a joint earlier in the day and maybe they saw that, but why are they harassing me smoking a joint in my own house?

They go to the rental office, tell them that they could not verify the mj smell, and that they did not arrest me.

Do I have grounds to sue Verizon for this breach of privacy?

If so, anyone know a MD lawyer?

or should I just shut up?

should I get rid of my gear?
(we're moving june 14 to another , bigger apt in same complex)

I have no other legal issues.

Some help, commiseration would be great!

-Puff Puff

Just be happy you did the right thing and denied them the opportunity to search.

No there's nothing you can do, utility workers are ENCOURAGED to rat us out, they get seminars on that shit and on how to spot a grow house or meth house etc.

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you think the cops are coming back based on what they told the rental agency? should I be careful about helicopters?

No sounds to me like you covered perfectly. If they had something on you, you'd be in custody already.

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First thing - move your grow elsewhere. Get it out of your house.

Next - do you have Verizon service? There's a privacy policy in the contract you signed - if it doesn't mention something of that nature, you have them on a breach of contract, invasion of privacy, and (now that there is no grow room or plants if you moved them out) slander/defamation. You told the cop you smoked a J, he said he couldn't verify the MJ source, he left. That police report is your evidence against Verizon.

Otherwise, the best thing you could do is call Verizon and go "Your technician invaded my privacy, you are liable and you will be hearing from my lawyer," and immediately hang up. Then go call a lawyer.

I'm not a lawyer - my friend's father is and this is what he suggested. I'm just relaying.

Man just be greatful your not in a world of shit now. Dont fuck with ur good luck or it may come back to bite u in the ass.

Word. That's how I'll play it. Nice and Karmic.
Thanks!

Think of the risk - I'd definitely get rid of the grow. While pursuing legal action/attempting to get someone fired may satisfy your urge for vengeance, ask yourself if it is worth your time and perhaps the attention it will bring to your personal life?
Another thing to think about; what if the tech said something to the housing office?

You should strongly consider ending your grow and laying low for a bit. I know the situation can be complex...but is it worth going to jail?

Quick question - what kind of odor control are you using for your grow? I think it might be a good idea to keep some Ozium handy for situations such as this in the future.

If the cop told the housing office he couldn't verify the source of the smell then the housing office has no reason to suspect him, especially when the cop already talked to him.

I didn't say anything about the cop taking to his housing office. I said the Tech. Why would he stop at telling the cops? Snitches will flap their mouths to anyone who will listen.

If a cop comes to my home and I am so lucky to avoid being busted...


...you can bet I'm going to eradicate incriminating evidence ASAP. Staying out of jail is worth it. Call me a wuss or tell me I'm too paranoid, I have no problem with that. Sometimes a little paranoia is healthy for people in our situation. I think a lot of people on these forums are quite young and have not had sufficient time to grow out of the adolescent fantasy of being invulnerable and all-knowing.