Police arrest Scotts Valley resident for alleged marijuana grow

 Posted on December 31, 2012 in Drug Crimes

Police raided the home Wednesday afternoon and claim to have found more than 500 marijuana plants and roughly 4 pounds of processed pot inside the home. While authorities were conducting the raid, police say that a 38-year-old arrived. The resident reportedly arrived home a little more than an hour after police began searching the home.

The Scotts Valley man was arrested on suspicion of possession of pot for sale and marijuana cultivation charges related to the allegations arising from the raid on his home. Law enforcement also accuses the man of driving on a suspended license, according to the Santa Cruz Sentinel. Scotts Valley Patch is reporting that the man is also facing charges for driving under the influence.

This blog has reported several stories regarding search issues and other stories regarding marijuana cultivation charges in California. Many media reports rely upon information provided by government authorities. It is important to note that criminal charges are brought in court, where constitutional principles and legal rules protect an individual's rights.

Anyone accused of a crime in California is presumed innocent of the charges. The legal principles that are involved in cases involving criminal charges can be complex. Anyone accused, or suspected, of a crime can speak with a criminal defense lawyer for advice on how to proceed against the allegations brought by the state.

Sources:

• Santa Cruz Sentinel, "Scotts Valley house search yields more than 500 marijuana plants," Stephen Baxter, Dec. 28, 2012
• Scotts Valley Patch, "Cops Bust SV Drug House," Jacob Bourne, Dec. 28, 2012