Pubdate: Mon, 02 Jul 2007
Source: Evening Courier (UK)
Copyright: 2007 The Halifax Courier Ltd.
Contact:  http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/918

WOMAN LET FAMILY SMOKE DOPE

A WOMAN who allowed cannabis to be smoked at home has been fined. 
Pauline Wilkinson, 41, of Furness Drive, Mixenden, Halifax, admitted 
allowing the smoking of cannabis to take place on May 8.

Andy Wills, prosecuting, told Calderdale magistrates cannabis resin 
and bush, plus scales and cash, were found at her home.

"She admitted she allowed other members of her family to smoke 
cannabis," Mr Wills said.

Maggie Wood, for Wilkinson, also said Wilkinson used the class C drug 
to help ease back pain.

"She says she would prefer them to be in the house smoking rather 
than out on the streets.

"It's nothing more sinister than that."

Magistrates ordered her to pay a UKP100 fine plus costs.
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