Can my girlfriend get in trouble?

Hey guys. I am planning on growing six mature plants outdoor this summer to stay within the law. I live in California. I want to grow in the backyard and have the blessing of my girlfriend who owns the house. I am a mmj patient with a recommendation from a reputable doc. My girlfriend is not a cardholder and works as a contractor on an air force base. She has a secret security clearance and a nine year old son. I will be growing in a fenced off garden area in the backyard with a lockable gate. Do you think she could be arrested or get in trouble for the grow even though it's mine? Thanks for any help. I've googles the crap out of this one without any luck.

I wouldn't think so...I mean it is legal for you...so as long as you are the one doing it...and if anything came down that you are willing to say that it is your garden and not hers.

Sounds like your putting your girlfriend, her son, and her military job at risk so you can grow weed in her back yard. I cant see anything good coming from this.

I know a police officer whose wife grows in the back yard with her script... but I can't really imagine the police busting one of their own. Military is federal as well which makes it quite a bit more sketch. Do you live with your gf? That can make a big difference from what I hear - if you don't live there and she isn't assigned as a caregiver for you then there really is no legal reason for there to be pot growing on her property.

Yeah, that's why I'm asking before I do it. If it's totally legal then yeah...but if it's risky I wouldn't ofcourse. I got pulled over a year or so ago and had quite a bit of of weed in my truck tool box. The cops smelled it and later said I was free to go because I checked out. A month later they stormed our house and searched. They said they were making sure that I was in compliance and not a commercial grow op. They were actually really cool and we chatted for a bit about fishing and what not. They didn't ask my girl anything and focussed on me...the cardholder. But I wasn't actively growing at that point, just possessing. So I'm just trying to feel it out. I really appreciate your responses. Thank you so much.

Yes we live together. It's OUR house but she's on the deed. So on paper it's HER house.

Kauai808 said:

Hey guys. I am planning on growing six mature plants outdoor this summer to stay within the law. I live in California. I want to grow in the backyard and have the blessing of my girlfriend who owns the house. I am a mmj patient with a recommendation from a reputable doc. My girlfriend is not a cardholder and works as a contractor on an air force base. She has a secret security clearance and a nine year old son. I will be growing in a fenced off garden area in the backyard with a lockable gate. Do you think she could be arrested or get in trouble for the grow even though it's mine? Thanks for any help. I've googles the crap out of this one without any luck.

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Its still against Federal Law. She works on a gov. complex with a clearance. Has a nine year old son. House is in her name. If they law wants to be pricks then there certainly is alot at risk for her. Just something to think about.....

I am not even sure that it being her house would matter all that much...it isn't like if a cardholder is renting a place they go after the landlord that owns it...
Again in most scenarios as long as there is one person willing to say it's all my stuff so take me to jail then the cops don't worry too much who is there or whose house it is..but if the feds come in she would be in as much trouble as you, if not more...so under the legal state law she is fine, but under federal law she would still be committing a crime through you and her association with the whole thing...and with her being in the military it might go even worse for her...

All great info. Again thank you. She is not military if that matters. She works on a base but of course no marijuana would would be taken near base. She does not smoke, will never touch the plants and I would ABSOLUTELY take full responsibility for anything marijuana related. And nothing is kept in the open. It's either locked in my truck box or way out of sight and reach of children. And the plants area is fenced and locked.

Kauai808 said:

All great info. Again thank you. She is not military if that matters. She works on a base but of course no marijuana would would be taken near base. She does not smoke, will never touch the plants and I would ABSOLUTELY take full responsibility for anything marijuana related. And nothing is kept in the open. It's either locked in my truck box or way out of sight and reach of children. And the plants area is fenced and locked.

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See, this is the problem. Sure, you'll take responsibility. But she still allowed it to happen, which is probably a huge FEDERAL military violation. She knows, she's on the hook. She cant just say "Oh, that isnt me, even though I gave permission and knew about it".

If she had a job at a hospital or at mcdonalds thats one thing, but she's a USA Federal Employee aka Military. Last I checked, feds dont care what you have going because pot is illegal.

The government tends to frown on employees of the gov breaking fed law. Remember in cal, no pot is legal, only "decriminalized". Also, in her gov contract, I"m possitive, somewhere it implies, not only will she be discluded from employment, but she could also be made example of, because of her clearances. (i.e. property and asset siezures.) If you want to know if any active or precedent setting cases have already occured in your state. Get on line with High Times, they have an up to date registry of california pot advocating attorneys. They will be able to answer your questions with all the leagal mumbo jumbo. Peace.

missnu said:

I am not even sure that it being her house would matter all that much...it isn't like if a cardholder is renting a place they go after the landlord that owns it...
Again in most scenarios as long as there is one person willing to say it's all my stuff so take me to jail then the cops don't worry too much who is there or whose house it is..but if the feds come in she would be in as much trouble as you, if not more...so under the legal state law she is fine, but under federal law she would still be committing a crime through you and her association with the whole thing...and with her being in the military it might go even worse for her...

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Personally I don't think the OP will have a problem but yes, they will and have been going after landlords. Most all of the dispensaries that shut down recently in my town and all of the neighboring towns shut down because the fed send threatening letters to the landlords. This is the same for all of the dispensaries legal grow OPs as well. Of course these were large enough OPs to get the feds attention.

This Friday, US Attorneys in California will announce a new federal strategy against medical marijuana grows. Prosecutors are describing it as a "sea-change," although it largely resembles current policy with the important exception that it has a new emphasis on property forfeiture.

The memorandum also outlines guidelines for civil forfeitures for those who indirectly participate - like landlords or property owners - in marijuana operations.

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Federal prosecutors in California are threatening to shut down medical marijuana dispensaries throughout the state, sending letters to warn landlords to stop sales of the drug within 45 days or face the possibility that their property will be seized and they will be sent to prison.

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Also with a child in the picture, that age..... no way will that stay secret. first a buddy finds out then the school then the state then the gov trickle down disaster always starts with loose lips, the loosest lips are those of kids teens, ya know zit pickers trying to fit in or pissed off whatever. Mom says I hate you, and over protective child is on the phone calling in the calvery oldest how I got busted growing story in the book. bud I'd steer clear from this plan sounds like way to many red marks in the old why you should'nt collum. And too few in the why you should one. peace

This is a No-Brainer. DO NOT DO IT! The Feds have made their position quite clear on MMJ. Should the military find out they will strip your GF of her clearance at the very least. At worst they will fire her and strip her of retirement. Everyone knows I'm a huge growing proponent. My usual post is to tell folks to stop being paranoid and GROW. But this is a different case. Your GF needs the Feds for her income. Why would you even think of puting her in a position of possibly losing her job over a few plants? C'mon, man. Stop being selfish. Good jobs with benefits and retirement are hard to come by these days. Her and her child depend on the Feds for their livelihood. Why would you put that in jeapordy?

Sounds like I've got my answer. Not the answer I'd hoped for but the truth isn't always pleasant. Thanks guys I guess I'll be growing lots of food back there this summer.

Kauai808 said:

All great info. Again thank you. She is not military if that matters. She works on a base but of course no marijuana would would be taken near base. She does not smoke, will never touch the plants and I would ABSOLUTELY take full responsibility for anything marijuana related. And nothing is kept in the open. It's either locked in my truck box or way out of sight and reach of children. And the plants area is fenced and locked.

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She holds a Federal clearance, works on a Federal Reservation, has a 9 year old at home and the house is in her name. What do you do if she loses her clearance, her job, her home and her child? If you love her how could you ask her to shoulder such a risk?

On a regular basis yes this would be completely fine she is even able to help u with the plants if needed,,,,however she can not smoke it eat whatever,,,,,in ur case and her bieng a federal employe I would say no to much risk for her it's not a job but a life time job it's up to u if u wnt to chance it and ruin her life if anything happens ........

Wouldn't chance it man sorry

collective gardener said:

This is a No-Brainer. DO NOT DO IT! The Feds have made their position quite clear on MMJ. Should the military find out they will strip your GF of her clearance at the very least. At worst they will fire her and strip her of retirement.

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Actually the worst is that they could take her kids. Unlikely, but that sort of thing has happened.

But yes, this is a no-brainer. Definitely don't do it. Not worth risking her career for 6 plants.

I agree that you shouldn't grow there. If you are legit, find a place that will not implicate your loved ones as I'd feel like shit if I cost my lady her job over some pot. Don't risk it even if the chance of getting booked is slim...it will most likely affect the homeowner as well. Just my opinion.