P. v. Gilchrist
On October 29, 2008, the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department searched a home belonging to the family of defendant Xavier Gilchrist pursuant to a warrant. Defendant exited the house as the deputies arrived. Inside the garage the deputies found several immature marijuana plants, a hydroponic growing system, and drying marijuana plants. There were two fully-grown marijuana plants growing in an outdoor area between the house and the garage. A glass jar containing 7.59 grams of marijuana was recovered from defendants car. The deputies seized approximately $1,200 in cash from the master bedroom of the residence, and defendant told a deputy that he stayed in that bedroom. Defendants father lived in the house, while defendant, his 13-year-old sister, and his mother stayed there off and on. Defendant was charged with cultivating marijuana and possessing marijuana for the purpose of sale. On April 21, 2009, defendant entered a negotiated guilty plea to possession of more than 28.5 grams of marijuana, a misdemeanor. In conformity with the plea agreement, the trial court deferred entry of judgment for 18 months.
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