News, Ex-suspects want police to pay for dead marijuana plants. (legal, crimes)

[JD59]

DENVER -- When the Fort Collins police arrested James and Lisa Masters and carted away their 39 marijuana plants, they put the plants where they normally put confiscated property involved in alleged crimes: the evidence room.

And there they sat, without a grow lamp, water or pruning.

Ex-suspects want police to pay for dead marijuana plants - Los Angeles Times

[Talibanic]

Originally Posted by John1960

DENVER -- When the Fort Collins police arrested James and Lisa Masters and carted away their 39 marijuana plants, they put the plants where they normally put confiscated property involved in alleged crimes: the evidence room.

And there they sat, without a grow lamp, water or pruning.

Ex-suspects want police to pay for dead marijuana plants - Los Angeles Times

You neglect to mention that the article goes on to say that:

"Of the 12 states that have legalized marijuana for medical use, Colorado stands out for its law specifying that police must not "harm, neglect or destroy" seized plants in such cases, said Noah Mamber, legal services coordinator for Americans for Safe Access, an advocacy group."

Therefore the Masters have a legitimate & enforceable legal claim.