A MAN caught growing cannabis claimed the illegal drug helped alleviate a medical condition. Mark Makin said he had no intention of stopping using the class B drug, and producing it himself meant he didn’t have to buy it on the street. Makin, 43, of Dovemount Place, admitted having cannabis and producing the drug at his home on September 2.
“His medical condition is relieved by taking cannabis,” explained defence solicitor Matt Patrick, “and that was the motivation behind him growing these plants. “It also meant he was not having to move in circles he would have had to, to obtain it on the street,” he added.
Sheriff Donald Corke fined Makin, a sales assistant, £120, warning him his activity was illegal and would be closely monitored by police. “I know that you feel fully justified in doing this, but it is illegal, and I have to uphold the law,” he told the accused. “Because you have indicated you don’t intend to stop, you should be aware that the police will be keeping a close eye on you,” he added.
