30/05/2007 01:00:00
UK: Man who gave friends cannabis faces jail term
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A 20-YEAR-OLD man who supplied cannabis to friends has been warned he
faces a possible jail sentence.
Adam Brown, from Merlin Way, East Grinstead, pleaded guilty to
possession of cannabis resin and herbal cannabis with intent to supply.
He has also admitted possession of cocaine and amphetamine but not with
intent to supply.
Brown, who appeared at Lewes Crown Court last Friday, has no previous
convictions.
John Marsden-Lynch, defending, told the court that Brown supplied a
small amount of cannabis to friends on a "non-commercial" basis.
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Man who gave friends cannabis faces jail term
May 30 2007
A 20-YEAR-OLD man who supplied cannabis to friends has been warned he
faces a possible jail sentence.
Adam Brown, from Merlin Way, East Grinstead, pleaded guilty to
possession of cannabis resin and herbal cannabis with intent to supply.
He has also admitted possession of cocaine and amphetamine but not with
intent to supply.
Brown, who appeared at Lewes Crown Court last Friday, has no previous
convictions.
John Marsden-Lynch, defending, told the court that Brown supplied a
small amount of cannabis to friends on a "non-commercial" basis.
Judge David Rennie adjourned sentencing until June 21 and released Brown
on bail until then.
He said: "All sentencing options will remain open - custodial and
non-custodial."
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Author:
Surrey On-Line via UKCIA
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