A NORTH-East man who said he used cannabis to alleviate pain after he was injured has appeared in court.
Police officers found the drug at Clive Joyner's home in Severn Way, Darlington, during a raid on the property on July 11.
The 32-year-old told officers he used it for pain relief.
Darlington Magistrates' Court heard that he received injuries a few years ago and took the drug to ease the pain, and did not use it as a social drug.
Chairman of the bench, Colin Beadle, said: "We do hear your problems.
"However, as the law stands, possession and use of cannabis is a crime and we have to deal with that accordingly."
Mr Joyner pleaded guilty to posession of cannabis and was given a six-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay £55 costs.
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