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Suspended sentence for man who said he was growing cannabis plants for his own medicinal purposes

Summary

James Walsh, 57, of Wyanstown, Oldtown, Co Dublin, pleaded guilty in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to cultivating cannabis plants at his home on 20 June 2013. The court, presided over by Judge Martin Nolan, suspended a two‑year prison sentence on the condition that Walsh keeps the peace for that period. During a planned search, Gardaí discovered 23 plants in a "grow tent" in a small bedroom, equipped with specialised lighting, heating and an air vent. The plants were at harvesting stage and were estimated to be worth €20,800 on the street. An additional 16 early‑stage plants were found in a greenhouse, valued at €12,800, and two more plants were located in the living room. Walsh said he would use cuttings from these plants to avoid buying seeds, and that he intended to smoke the plants and produce cannabis oil for medicinal use.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for man who said he was growing cannabis plants for his own medicinal purposes. Charges or matters: cultivation of cannabis plants at his home on June 20, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• June 20, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-03-09 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence

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