South Dakota · SD
Cannabis Plant Count & Yield Expert Witness in South Dakota
Available for expert-witness matters in South Dakota. Ted reviews how plants were counted and classified, and what those plants could realistically yield.
Availability
Availability in South Dakota.
Ted is based in Denver, Colorado and does not maintain an office in South Dakota. Record review and consultation are typically handled remotely, with travel for inspections, depositions or trial when the matter requires it.
A plant count sounds simple until the room contains clones, seedlings, mothers and flowering plants at different stages.
Why jurisdiction matters: Plant count limits and how plants are defined differ by state, which changes which counting questions matter.
Ted Menadier, MBA
Ted Menadier, MBA provides expert witness services in litigation involving cannabis, marijuana and hemp cultivation, crop loss, crop valuation, business operations, insurance claims, testing, classification and related industry matters.
- Matters retained
- 38+
- Industry since
- 2015
- Courts
- State & federal
- Availability
- Nationwide
Issues
Issues Ted may evaluate.
- What counts as a plant
- Maturity and stage
- Mother plants and clones
- Yield per plant
- Count methodology
Evidence and records
What the analysis is built on.
Opinions are grounded in the records and industry information available in each matter. The specific materials depend on the issues.
Cultivation and production records
Grow logs, production records, harvest history and documented production history.
Learn morePlant counts and growth stage
Counts, growth stage and canopy information at the relevant point in time.
Learn moreCultivation environment and systems
Equipment, cultivation systems and environmental-control information.
Learn moreTrack-and-trace and inventory
State seed-to-sale entries and inventory records.
Learn moreCOAs and testing results
Certificates of analysis and laboratory results, read in context.
Learn moreMarket pricing and conditions
Market pricing data and regional market conditions for the relevant period.
Learn moreIncident and loss documentation
Incident reports, insurance-loss documentation, photos and video.
Learn moreInspection and operations
Inspection observations and operational documentation.
Learn moreIndustry practice and data
Accepted industry practices and relevant industry data.
Learn moreSouth Dakota
Other services in South Dakota.
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FAQ
Common questions
Does Ted have an office in South Dakota?
Ted is based in Denver, Colorado and does not maintain an office in South Dakota. Record review and consultation are typically handled remotely, with travel for inspections, depositions or trial when the matter requires it.
Why does plant maturity matter?
Immature plants and clones produce little or no usable flower. Counting them like mature plants can greatly overstate quantity.
Ted Menadier is an expert witness and industry consultant, not an attorney. Nothing on this website is legal advice, and contacting Ted does not create an attorney-client relationship. Expert scope is determined by the facts and issues of each engagement.