A young man gave police consent to search his home and he's now been arrested for cultivation of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. In addition, police found a .22-caliber rifle, .32-caliber pistol and 9mm pistol. The marijuana cultivation charge stems from the police finding 13 marijuana plants in the home.
This case demonstrates the importance of knowing your constitutional rights as well as the law BEFORE any confrontation with the police. The guy was most likely intimidated by the police and felt he had no choice but to consent to the police search. In reality, the police had no right to search the house without probable cause supported by a search warrant signed by a judge. Apart from that, no one has to consent to a police search of a residence, vehicle, or person. A search without a warrant or probable cause is an illegal search and the charges can be dismissed. If you've found yourself in similar circumstances, call a criminal trial lawyer who knows your rights as well as the law.
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