A San Marino man was arrested for alleged pot cultivation on Monday after police obtained a search warrant to enter the man's home. Authorities say that they found more than 700 marijuana plants in different stages of cultivation, along with commercial lighting and temperature control devices.
The Los Angeles Times reports that the suspect, Alexander Moy, is being held on $50,000 bail. It was neighbors of Alexander Moy that initially reported their suspicions to police about a townhouse on the 10900 block of Basye Street. Neighbors said that they saw people coming and going at all hours of the night from the house and that the house had blackened-out windows.
The arrest in El Monte came just one day after two men were arrested for marijuana cultivation in Malibu Creek State Park. The suspects Arturo Molina and Victor Magana were caught when park authorities were conducting a routine search for possible pot cultivation sites in the park on Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Times. Officials seized approximately 900 marijuana plants and 3,000 seeds near Malibu Canyon and Piuma roads.
Marijuana laws in California are considered to be pretty lenient compared to most other U.S states. However, FindLaw states that cultivation of any amount of marijuana can lead to a felony charge. Simple possession of marijuana in California is only a misdemeanor that is punishable by no more than 6 months in prison and a fine up to $500. If you have specific questions, a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney can answer more questions about drug charges and marijuana laws in California.
For more information about the state's initiative to legalize marijuana, please see our Related Resources pages.
Related Resources:
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Drug Cultivation and Manufacturing (FindLaw)
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Move to Legalize Marijuana Headed to California Ballot (FindLaw's Blotter Blog)
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Understanding California's Ballot Initiative To Legalize Pot (Los Angeles Criminal Law Blog)
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