[Niemand]

I was going to post a link but it has been brought to my attention that many people are uncomfortable using links.......

This seems legit..... Any caring person may want to head THERE to spread some love or karma (NOT OG Karma!)

I HOPE I am not breaking any rules.......

Originally posted by Jason Brooks 420
Hi there,

My name is Jason Brooks and my family was just brutalized and torn assunder by the Grover Beach police dept over our medical marijuana patient status. Our home was broken into illegally , my wife beaten by police in front of our 5 year old son and then they stole everything and arrested my wife and took our son away. We are in serious need of financial and emotional support from the medical mary community and people need to know about this horrible atrosity. We will be on channel 6 news tomorrow after our arreignment. Here is the article from the new tmes here. Please help. God Bless.

Jason Brooks
805-710-8141
Grover family busted for medical pot
Grover Beach police arrest suspects after speaking to their doctor
BY BY JEFF HORNADAY

Grover Beach Police broke into the home of Jason and Aileen Brooks last Tuesday, Oct. 18, to discover an elaborate marijuana growroom and a large cache of the dried herb. Police entered the apartment at 443 Trouville Ave. without a warrant, based on an erroneous report of an unattended child made by Gail and Kelly Kimble, Owners of Rainbow Ventures, who lied to police claiming there was "a child left unnatended at the residence", then later admitted they called the police after illegaly entering the Brookses home without notice, seeing a "pot pipe" then calling poice.

The Brookses' landlord, Gail Kemble, let an inspector into the apartment to conduct an unannounced inspection of the property, and he saw the Brookses' 4-year-old son playing alone on the staircase. Not knowing that the mother was upstairs in the bedroom, Kemble called the police.

When the police arrived, they began prying open cupboards, cabinets, and the locked door to a spare bedroom. In that bedroom and in the garage, they discovered a 4000-watt grow setup with close to 100 marijuana plants in various stages of growth, mostly un-rooted cuttings. Police also found Mrs. Brooks, who by the direct action of two police officers, broke through the door to their bedroom, where Aileen and Matthew were hiding from whoever was breaking into their home, not knowing the police were there, which caused the door to smack Aileen in the face soo hard it instantly knocked her out , then falling onto the bed, unconscious, they then kneeled on her back to then handcuff her in front of her 4 year old son. They then took the child out of the room and attempted to cover up the fact that they had just brutalized a very sick woman who was not even breaking the law in the first place or resisting in any way, they then arrested her after not only verifying her medical status with her doctor and having full documentation.The police also lied to her and her hhusband claiming they would not arrest her, but just steal all the marijuana in the home and that they would have to fight the courts to get it back. This was just a ploy to get Aileen to tell them were any more of her medicine was hidden in the house and to get other info from her saying they would take her son if she did not talk. The police found and 1.5 gallons of "concentrated liquid cannabis"

Aileen explained her medical status to the arresting officers and provided them with her physician's phone number, as well as paperwork showing that they were caregivers for other patients in the area. The police made the call to Dr. Philip Denney, who verified that Aileen and Jason were both qualified medical marijuana patients who were using cannabis under his recommendation for severe back and neck pain related to injuries from a car accident, as well as nausea and migranes.

After speaking to Dr. Denney, the officers proceeded with the arrest. Aileen and her son were both taken into custody, and she was charged with multiple felonies, including cultivation, possession for sale, and child endangerment. Their son has been temporarily placed in the custody of a relative and CPS (Child protective services) is still trying to take their son away from them permanently with reason being that both the mother and father use marijuana. CPS Is requesting that Matthew be help from his parents until Jason and Aileen both go through inpatient and outpatient drug rehab programs and successfully test negative for marijuana for at least 12 months. Both Aileen and Jason Brooks are severely in need of cannabis as medicine as it helps them both extremely well to reduce and treat both of their serious medical illnesses.

The police report was completed with no mention of the suspects' medical status or the phone call to Dr. Denney. They also lied in the report saying nothing also about the injury Aileen had suffered at the hands of Grover beach police. Aileen also suffered severe bruises and lacerations on her wrists from the police unnecesarily tightening the cuffs and manhandling her into the patrol car. Lt. Brian Thomas maintained that "no medical documentation was provided to the arresting officers at the scene," although he does not deny that a phone call was made to "someone claiming to be a doctor." which was a total lie because full documents were provided to the arresting officers and caregiver documents were also present.

"We'll wait to see the evidence that comes out," attorney Louis Koory observed. "I have confidence in the ability of the judge and the courts to enforce the law fairly."

Jason came home Tuesday evening to find his "worst nightmare:" an empty house, a dismantled growroom, and blood all over his bed. Aileen reported that she incurred a bloody nose during the arrest.

On Friday, Aileen's family posted bail - which had been reduced from $50,000 to $20,000 with the help of Koory - and she was released from jail. On Monday, her 26th birthday, Aileen appeared in court with Koory and had her arraignment postponed one week.

Also on Monday, Koory met with Grover Beach Police, who were issuing a warrant for Jason's arrest. Koory told New Times that he'd made a gentleman's agreement to surrender Jason, and that Lt. Thomas agreed to notify Koory before executing the warrant. Although not legally binding, such an arrangement is not uncommon, Koory said, and in his 14 years as an attorney, he can't remember such an agreement ever being dishonored, that is until now. Grover Beach PD has a long record of brutalizing suspects for no reason and the police chief has long been suspected of wrongdoing. They are basically "thugs with badges" who enforce their version of the law, which unfortunately does not even come close to actual law.

Police returned to the Brookses' home shortly before 8 a.m. Tuesday and served the felony arrest warrant, without notifying Koory. Jason is now being held in county jail at $50,000 bail. At Jasons hearing the judge refused to lower his bail.

This horrendous horrible incident has already cost the Brooks's every penny they had saved, has completely ruined the business they have been running for over two years manufacturing and distributing organic cleaning and soap products and has almost torn their family assunder. They have already used all of the resources they had available from friends and family to get out of jail just to pay the bail bondsman. They were unable to gather money for a good lawyer and as of Tuesday, November 1st, will have to request public defenders to handle the case unless the funds can be found. We ask that anyone who can help with financial donations please either contact Lou Koory for the Brooks's Legal defense fund at (805) 541-5411 or contact Jason Brooks directly at (805) 710-8141 The Brooks family is scrambling to raise money for its legal defense. Please do not allow this fine, God fearing family to endure harrasment and possible prison and give what you can. When bad horrible things happen to good people, it is time to make a stand.



Jeff Hornaday can be reached at jhornaday@newtimesslo.com.

[Niemand]

This is his 2nd post......

Originally posted by Jason Brooks 420
I wanted to add that our court hearing for our criminal case is this morning at 830 am and the case to get our son back from the CPS jerks is at 9am. They are trying everything they can to make us look like bad parents just because we use medical marijuana for our serious illnesses. We are also being evicted out of our home. We need financial donations soo badly right now I cant even think strait. I owe the bail bondsman 1000, owe the landlord 1500, owe the lawyer 4100 ect ect ect. Not only that, but people whop were supposed to be stewards over about 4000 $ for us, spent the money and did not have it for us when we needed it. I am praying for your prayers and any and all support any of you can assist us with and will be greatdul for it. God Bless you all. Us patients need to stick together and back each other up in times like we are going through and this effects us all. So far, very few people that we were depending on have actually come through for us, most people are turning their backs on us.

[johnstreet]

This is a terrible story. The physical on your wife is digusting. Even on a male it is bad. They accidentally bash women because imo it's the old "We mightn't be able to shake you but check out your wife....sure you want to do this ? "

Getting busted is very expensive. You lose :

- all equipment - (legally you should be able to keep it in many jurisdictions but who is going to initiate a court action to get the equipment back from Leo's pound);

- all mull lying around, current crop and next few crops.

- any loose $ lying around,

- major assets confiscated (like a car so you can't raise funds) until you can prove you purchased them with 'real' money. Proving occurs in court (i'd say) and difficult if you don't have any money.

- almost can't Grow again because to get caught 2nd time could be too severe.

Losing all money in a bust and then having none for court is the norm. Few people stash from $10,000 to $70,000 for legal defence but that is what is required. Mind you, sometimes Judges are prefer to see no defence - especially for smaller stuff. But if you're in big trouble then Judge's won't object to a bigger defence.

Sorry, for you predicament and hopefully you defence will prove unlawful entry which could lead to rejection of all that follows. js.

That is one of the worst stories I have ever heard. I cannot even believe all the injustices associated with it. If any judge in their right mind sentenced you to anything it would be outrageous. Even if the judge does throw out everything, you've already lost all the equipment, all the plants, all the herb, everything. Not to mention being being evicted, lawyers fees, ect.

This story literally makes me sick, I can't even imagine how such injustice could happen. Not only did they abuse a WOMAN, but a SICK woman at that, and now their trying to keep both from their medecine. And then as if this isn't bad enough trying to break up their family and have their son taken away...all because of police corruption. And not to mention the landlord is to blame as well. Calling the police because they think a child is unattended and they see a pipe.

This story should get as much coverage as possible, not only just within the marijuana community, but the world. This is the type of thing that should NEVER EVER happen. The police department should be under investigation as they are already accused of being corrupt.

My prayers will be with the family, and I will try to donate as much as possible. This cannot go without being heard.

[I.M. Boggled]

...verified.
https://www.indybay.org/news/2005/10/1779418.php

Grover Beach police arrest suspects after speaking to their doctor

Big, huge pile of BullShit, old school copper gets hardon is what this is all about, even a public pretender will get 'em off.
An Illegal search and seizure, I predict...case thrown out. In California they may have to give it all back, if they are verifiable as caregivers, as it sounds like...

[HumboldtHigh]

All Bullshit aside...That poor child In Cali. no less...all sounds weird. All this horrible shit over weed...I bet if they had been cookin/slingin meth there would of been no problem. People need to wake up to the real problem these days...it is not weed. In the end I'am sure the noids will have to fabricate some cluster-fuck story as to why they violated these peoples rights.....but you never know. Like I said, that poor baby....so innocent..makes me sad to hear all of this. HH

[BushyOldGrower]

Without investigating first how can they just bust in and beat people up?

This is a very sad story and 4000 watts and 100 plants may be out of compliance but why the harsh treatment as if they were criminals or had harmed a child?

Perhaps they were helping some others by being providers in a weird legal situation.

We wish them well and hopefully some legal work will make the future look a lot brighter for them. In the meantime be very careful and stay safe. BOG

Scary mean police are out there...

Losing all money in a bust and then having none for court is the norm. Few people stash from $10,000 to $70,000 for legal defence but that is what is required. Mind you, sometimes Judges are prefer to see no defence - especially for smaller stuff. But if you're in big trouble then Judge's won't object to a bigger defence

This is more true in non-med states. I haven't heard of anyone going under for less than 100 'Rooted' plants especially a caregiver. Why won't a lawyer take their case and get paid later. I don't see reason for them to worry unless there are other factors involved. It wasn't the Feds either, was it? Florida sucks if they get hassled for that B/S. Is Cali that different?

I would sue the landlord for slander and defimation of character. That would sut her ass up. As for the jack booted thugs, I'd see what your lawyer can do about an unlawfull search and seizure. Plus find the arresting officers name and slap a lawsuit on his ass for unlawfull use of force, and if the 5 year old was present and witnessed it, I'd be pressing for child endangerment.

I have no faith in our Law Enforcement, they all can kiss my ass.
He has been violated in numerous ways by 1. The landlord, and 2 the officers involved in this travesty.

Fight Hard and show no quarter to those pricks.

Lotta dead folk be lying around if an officer lays a hand on my wife.
I don't play that game........

[Niemand]

Okay.....

Here is the LINK!!
Jason Brooks Family Link

If you are paranoid about hitting a link cut and paste https://www.overgrow.com/edge/showthread.php?t=708955

Those of you who have a dollar or 2 (I know its TIGHT....) to donate to a family in need please take a little time and head to OG (SORRY!!!!), read the thread, offer some encouragement and COPY DOWN THE ADDRESS and send a little something something.....

You know, a LOT of so called Christians talk about seeding.... USUALLY its a way to get your money for THEM.. with the empty promise that what you give will come back 10 fold!!

Well..... Marijuana Smokers, Growers, users should consider THIS seeding...

The KARMA you will get from doing a selfless act will be 10fold!!!

If you TRULY CAN'T..... NO ONE WILL JUDGE!!!

But if you CAN...... PLEASE DO!!!!

Jah Bless one and all!

P.S. For THOSE who will NOT go to OG

All I want to do is move to Canada or Holland, I am sickened by even living in the US and I used to love it here, even though bush is screwing up the world, but the US is just a police state now, brutalizing good people for no reason....

God Bless everyone and good night...

Jason M. Brooks
Aileen E. Brooks
(805) 710-8141 Tel.
443 Trouville Ave.
Grover Beach, CA 93433

Originally posted by MMM420SoCal
Ahh, but here's the problem... The landlord can enter for EMERGENCY reasons w/no notification...

Lets say that "someone" heard an unattended kid bawling in the apartment/house... The landlord could make entry to resolve the situation. Same as if the apartment above had a monster water leak, the landlord can enter your apartment to stop the leak if required...

Once the landlord gains access, the police can follow behind because anything they find is imminent discovery... I.E. They were gonna find it when they went in to investigate the emergency.

This is why EVERYONE should keep their stash/pipes secure and well hidden when they are gone. IF the "pot pipe" wasn't present the landlord wouldn't have called to begin with.. We know thats bogus, but its the way it is...

IF the cops had gained entry, found no emergency and didn't smell or see paraphernalia then they couldn't have searched. However, a pipe on a table, a few stems, some stank..it is all probable cause to investigate further.

This is a good example of why you NEED to change your locks ASAP when you move into a new place... Screw the rules, you wanna keep that nosey MFer out, change the locks... Problem solved. IF they try to get in and call you on it, you know they were trying to snoop so you can clean up....

All my locks are changed, and my stash-spot is in a room with yet another lock on the door, so its pretty clear STAY OUT....

MMM