i know some 1 caught a fed case: conspiracy , 2,300 weed plants , "federal exstacy bust" - "flooded the streets with pure x from here (the bay) to colorado" quoted from newpaper .... they didnt have him at first, they snatched up his crew and his girl.... in order to get them out w/ minimal charges he had to turn himself in..
was out in 5.. no snitch
have a great lawyer will always help