My neighbors are smoking pot,with a one year old little girl in the apartment,[in the same room].Should I call the Cops?I've called the Cops maybe 4 times this year already.What do I do if the Cops,and Landlord won't help?
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You just had a wonderful, thoughtful answer to my question on the vaporizing weapon. Thanks. That was the most intellectual, yet morally responsible answer yet. Now I will answer your question. Having a 12 year social service background, I can tell you that it is your civil duty to report these people, especially if you are in public service work(you could get in hot water for not reporting this). Pleas don't just assume that Social service will automatically take the child. They don't do that, in fact the last thing they want to do is remove a child. There are many scenarios for this situation that may warrant an agency or agencies to get involved with the family. One more thing;Would you rather see a child taken from a home, or take from this earth due to neglectful or drugged out parents? Good luck with your real moral dilemma. I'm sure however, that you already have your answer. Thanks again.
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If you were to call the police they would probably just talk to the other kids parents which would either solve the problem, but from the sound of it end up making it worse. If you're in an apartment complex I would just move away and maybe even save money by getting a move in special. If you're in a lease you could talk to the managers and see if they could let you break it with the circumstances. You might even try asking the property management what they could do. The best thing would be to just avoid having your child leave the apartment when those other kids are out or maybe even just asking them to stop doing it. Usually if you confront them and are nice about it they will stop. Most kids are good inside they just act tough in front of other kids. Try appealing to them as adults and not threatening them. The worst thing would be if they do something worse out of anger. You could also have your son take taekwondo lessons to help him defend himself and give him more self confidence. \n\nAs for whoever left you a message saying your son deserves to be hit and you're bad mother, they're probably the type to go around hitting kids. Ignore that, you're trying to fix the problem and that's more than most people do!\n\nHope that helps! \n\n-Derek
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I had this same problem a few years ago.  I would call the office and they would tell me what I wanted to hear and then do absolutely nothing about it.  I called the police on several occasions, but it would only stop the noise temporarily.  Finally, after a very long night of noise until 4 in the morning, and after calling the office night number, and after the office manager told me she would personally come over anytime night or day and then didn't, I called the office manager the next day and asked for the phone number for the corporate offices of the apartment complex.  This got her scared enough to take action.  She knew this had been an ongoing problem, over a year, and that she had not done a thing about it and if I called the corporate offices, ie her boss, she would be in serious trouble.  The people upstairs from me were gone by the end of the week!  Call the office of your complex, ask for the office manager and tell him or her you want the number to their corporate offices, or whoever is their immediate supervisor.  Don't ask for it, DEMAND IT!  There is no reason you should have to put up with that, you pay rent and live there, too.
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From time to time, police departments are known to do roundups or warrant runs.\n\nIt is in your roommate's best interest to go ahead and get this taken care of.  They know the warrant is out there, and if they voluntarily take steps to resolve the issue, it will go easier on them.\n\nIt will likely be a fine, and your friend can ask the court to work with them regarding payment plans.
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Give me a break. Three strikes equals life!  Live with it!  You've been warned so don't ask for sympathy because it's "just a little pot". It's not like the third strike was for pot only.  He / She committed other crimes just didn't get caught.  We as Californians are safer without them on the street.  You know what they say... "If you can't do the time then don't do the crime.
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I have had the same situation and I didnt get any where with the police either. One day I did get an officer who told me as long as I keep calling on them they are going to keep calling on me. I eventually got so tired of it I started making the complaints to the landlord. My problem was partying all night so he didnt like getting calls at 12am and it was even 2am on one call. If your landlord is a reasonable person he/she should understand that your work schedules clash and have a talk with her.\n\n I think that it is bull that the owner of the property cannot do something. I have had the same landlord for 6 years and he has kicked people out for creating problems similar to yours. I just think your landlord doesnt want to do anything about it. \nYou are just going to have to try to explain your case to the judge and hope he/she understands that you were not listening to loud music and this woman is trying to get revenge for her starting things in the past. You also need to go to the police station and get copies of everytime a report was made on her by you so you can prove that you have called on her in the past and she is trying to get you back.\nProving you were the first one who has called making a complaint so it does look like revenge on her part. GOOD LUCK!!! I would probably start looking for a new apartment too.
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If she's under 18 you can get a court order for her because she is in possesion of drugs. Or for any other offense that I'm sure she's committed. Even if she's over 18, the court can order her to rehab or she can go to jail. I will tell you though, if she won't get help from you, she won't accept help from anyone else either.
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Call the police ASAP, my good friend spent every penny he had on the drug, he spent about $250 a week and lost his job and most all of his contacts.  I finally called the cops on him and he thanks me to this day for saving his life.  If I would of waited any longer, I don't know if he would of been around.  Know that you can call the police from a pay phone and not give them your name.  Please do your mother a favor and get her into treatment before it's too late.  This is a very serious thing, and I know you love her, please do the right thing and get her help.
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you wont know how long till court...maybe he can get out on bail till then.    is it a fellony charge or misdomeaner????  I also hate a snitch...if you are gonna smoke weed...be a man and take the punishment when you get caught....if not...dont be suprised when you end up with a good ass kickin or dead.  I wish you the best of luck.
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Smokers can sometimes be rude, especially if you ask them politely to smoke somewhere else and they won't, but the stupidity issue is a proven thing. \nNo smoker is stupid enough to not know what it does to them, and to others around them, but they ARE stupid enough to keep smoking.....\nI wish I could help the ones who wanted to quit. I see how much my parents struggle to quit.\n\nConsidering your situation, it's a public health issue. If your landlord doesn't so anything about it, take him to court. You'll win.\nThere are so many laws to protect non-smokers these days, and it's a serious issue.\nI wish you the best of luck.
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If the person your moving in with is smart, then the cops will never show up.  just take some safety precautions, like have a designated smoking room, keep all gear in one place not strewn about for the cops to find. as for the smell, use a paper towel or toilet paper tube and stuff a bunch of dryer sheets in it, now exhale through this and it should cut down the smell significantly. of course if you don't want to go to all this trouble, then i would suggest finding a roomie that dosen't smoke
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Leave them alone, they are not bothering anyone so let it be. Besides you don't know if there is a medical reason for them to be smoking it. This is one thing you failed to mention. Cops have dangerous crimnals to worry about, not some small time smoker or one that smokes for medicinal purposes.
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Come on, is it that serious with your neighbor's past time?\nOr did he puff all the 20 sticks in one go?\nHow much smoke can be blown into your house from 1 stick?\nHe has his rights too\nWhy not get a barrister and evict him from your neighborhood
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Wow..looky looky another pothead loser that feels held down by the man. I guess you never thought about the fact that alot of violent crimes are linked with drugs.......but you never would have thought about that because you probably have 1/2 a brain cell left. So go ahead and keep smoking your marijuana no one really cares about you anyways. You and Pete have fun........queers
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Don't panic first of all, chances are they can't get the cops involved unless you threatened to harm the person. Even then it's hard for the cops to do anything until it becomes a persistent/constant event that requires intervention.\n\nIf cops do show up, well, depending on what you said you will have to explain that it was not a prank call. Good luck.
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This is an extremely upsetting and difficult situation for you I am sure but its even more so by the fact the police do nothing....geez they are supposed to be there for you.....one thing you might want to consider is to set up a hidden camera on your property so that you will have physical evidence of their trashing your yard and your neighbors other weird behavior....have they ever threatened you or your family? if so consider a restraining order. also, understand this if the police are called and do nothing if something does happen then the police department and county are liable for any injuries or damage....get your physical evidence, make copies and then send a letter outlining what has been happening and that the police are ignoring the situation to your local commissioner. also keep detail records of what happens and when you call the police, write down the time and date and who you talk too.  no county in its right mind wants a lawsuit because of the ineptness of its law enforcement. you pay taxes and are a law abiding citizen and it is their duty to protect you. don't give up these neighbors of yours sound not only weird but possilby dangerous. be careful and stay vigilant
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first smokers can use or abuse if they want, \ni agree she is a bit young and school can be affected by it it slows things down and makes it hard to remember even what you are doing or have done i n the last 30 seconds. \nshe should think of her safty guys that are takingadvatage of her have a good chance while high and she should have a buddy with her that can keep a sober eye on her or make a plan to do it where she is safe and can get help easily.  and not make it a priority in her life, it can be recreational useage but its illegal still and she should really think about if its doing more good than harm. don't let her get fuucked up and tell her always stay in control and if she is not tell her she should stop before she can't do something over again. it is done and she has to live with it. \ni would talk to her i talk with my 14 yo cousin about it and how she done it and her experiences and she quit and realized it was not worth keep doing it with all the things she has going in her life. \ni smoke it \nit is not a priority i don't need it i don't get really stoned jsut enought to put a smile on my face and to see life as it is something to enjoy. for me it relaxes me enought so i can see how life is and not just seeing the worries and problems i have, and it is beautiful. iam a happier person but can be happy on my own too. if i don't have it its fine but when i do a $20 bag can last 2-3 weeks. i smoke it hwere i am safe and be around people that don't have a problem with it and things get done that i need to do \nit works like an upper for me but smoking too much can be a bad dragg coming down, so she should think about what it really is to her anad if its what she really wants to do for it to be a part of her life. it is a big choice and needs t osee if it will fit in and not interupt her safety her memory or her control. good luck and enjoy life as you want.