Parents accused of child abuse for having medical marijuana operation in home

[rightwinger]

And coffee makers too. Coffee should only be allowed to be made in commercially zoned areas.

:microwave:

Most newer homes today are protected by GFCI circuiitry in the kitchen-bathrooms--garages and exterior outlets---specifically for what you noted--they will trip out the electricity to the appliance--when things with the appliance go wrong.

So while some of you are making note of these kitchen appliances that have done that in the "past"-(caught on fire)-more than likely in older homes that are not protected by these outlets. You have to ask yourself--was it the appliance that was bad--or the electrical wiring to the outlet--or that dang FPE (Federal Pacific) breaker which lost it's UL rating 20 years ago--at the panel that wouldn't trip when it was suppose too--which was the actual reason for the appliance fire?---

People falling asleep while smoking a cigarette--I have no comment on. But it is certainly no excuse for putting kids in danger over grow room wiring done by tenants or homeowners--by trying to save dollars--by NOT calling a professional--licensed--electrician.

[canniwhatsis]

Ok,... So I should be arrested for having my 1000w (400w veg, 400w flower, 96w clone, plus misc fans/humidifier's) grow in my basement since it's in the main residence?


I know it's a bit of a risk pulling 9-10a thru a 15a circuit and all, but is that really child abuse?


The fact that the cops showed up for a DV call tells me that there's probably more to the story, but the publicity is better for the anti MMJ front if they can pin it on MMJ.

[Zedleppelin]

Ok,... So I should be arrested for having my 1000w (400w veg, 400w flower, 96w clone, plus misc fans/humidifier's) grow in my basement since it's in the main residence?


I know it's a bit of a risk pulling 9-10a thru a 15a circuit and all, but is that really child abuse?


The fact that the cops showed up for a DV call tells me that there's probably more to the story, but the publicity is better for the anti MMJ front if they can pin it on MMJ.

Had nothing to do with wiring or electricity nor were they charged with DV.

[canniwhatsis]

So why the arrest?


The article say's 60 plants,.... so they had too many plants? I know I'm only allowed 6,.... but if I was a caregiver I can grow more for my patients,....... where's the rest of the story.:wtf:

[donnadanko]

Most newer homes today are protected by GFCI circuiitry in the kitchen-bathrooms--garages and exterior outlets---specifically for what you noted--they will trip out the electricity to the appliance--when things with the appliance go wrong.

So while some of you are making note of these kitchen appliances that have done that in the "past"-(caught on fire)-more than likely in older homes that are not protected by these outlets. You have to ask yourself--was it the appliance that was bad--or the electrical wiring to the outlet--or that dang FPE (Federal Pacific) breaker which lost it's UL rating 20 years ago--at the panel that wouldn't trip when it was suppose too--which was the actual reason for the appliance fire?---

People falling asleep while smoking a cigarette--I have no comment on. But it is certainly no excuse for putting kids in danger over grow room wiring done by tenants or homeowners--by trying to save dollars--by NOT calling a professional--licensed--electrician.

I think they were just kidding rightwinger:rastabanna:

[TheAllDayToker]

No one is stating that your kids shouldn't know about it. But--after raising a couple of kids myself who are now grown--I know that kids and teenagers really can't keep a secret away from their friends. Let your kids know about your home grow--and you can bet--their friends will know--the parents of the friends will know--and eventually that will get to the ears of teachers--school administrators, etc. etc.

The topic is about keeping your kids safe-from the electrical hazzards of a home grow. Working as an electrical contractor over the decades--and doing service work--I have seen some rat nest homeowner done work--in which I have told tenants to move out of these places because they are unsafe. Flying splices--great for shock--add-on's done horribly--etc. etc. etc.

I won't go into it all of that again. My point is to keep it safe--and if at all possible do it in a detached place other than your home. And if you're adding lights--air-conditioning--the works--hire a licensed electrical contractor for your electrical installations.

You have some valid points Rightwinger but my point was this, a legal mmj grow does not equal child abuse and there's been no justification for the exposure of their grow. The police who are supposed to protect us just put them in danger, way to go fuzz:thumbsup:

IMO the police and MMJ opposers took this as an opportunity to drag MMJ through the mud.

So...the topic actually was some MMJ patients accused of child abuse and the wonder of why it mattered they were mmj patients/caregivers in the first place.imp:

[natrensland]

Well i think all of this is bullshit exuse my language. If ur lights are under code and all ur wiring is up to code. and ur not having random people in and out of ur house. how are ur childern in danger or abused?????????????????????????????? I SAY ITS ABOUT TIME TO OVERTHROW THE GOVERMENT, IN MY Opion!!! Afterall it says in the constition we the people are supposed to control the goverment not the other way around. I hope they make it out ok. prays are with them

[TheReleafCenter]

This is one of the problems with medical marijuana gaining legitimacy in such a fast way. There are all kinds of conflicts that haven't been resolved within the justice system. Probation officers, social workers, etc are still being told to follow the old code, but patients are getting a jumbled message.

[luge469]

Anything that will sell papers or make you tune in!!!
Case in point; yesterday I saw on the front page of the Denver Post, Deana Martinez smoking a bowl (decent article); on the front page of a&e, "high art"(a better article); and on Ron Z "one on one", I watched a debate about mm in Colorado(Go Ron!). Be it good press or bad press fact is Its everywhere!

[copobo]

it is bullshit.

if there are code problems, cite them for that or give them the chance to bring it up to code.

If there are other safety issues, if they have marital problems / domestic violence issues, those are all separate issues.

If these folks are just plain old unfit, then cite cause and remove the kids.

A friend of our family, now over 18, was raised his entire life in a house with an indoor grow in the basement, not a big one (~10 flowering?)

Anyway, it was a safe setup and he's a well adjusted adult now.