This here is pretty good. A guy in Connecticut called up the cops and asked them what kind of trouble he could get in if he was caught growing marijuana. He was told he could “get arrested” for that. That’s not really an answer to his question, as there all sorts of things you can “get arrested” for that have wildly different punishments, but whatever. He was apparently satisfied with that answer, as he said thanks and hung up.
A little later, the cops showed up and arrested him! Not surprisingly, calling 911 and asking what kind of trouble you could get in for committing a specific crime is probable cause enough to send cops to your place to check you out. And of course, the dude had some pot and some seeds so off to the hoosegow he went.
Now, personally I think it’s ridiculous that you can get thrown in jail for growing a plant, but that aside, it’s also pretty ridiculous to call up and ask the cops a “hypothetical” question about a crime you’re intending to commit. At least say you’re calling for a friend or something! You know, you have this friend who is wondering what kind of trouble he could get into if he were to grow some pot. See? I mean, it still wouldn’t work. They’d still show up and arrest you. But at least you wouldn’t look like a total jackass.
I’ma call 911 and ask them if I can get in trouble for arson. Just hypothetically.
I’ll let you know how this turns out.