A Blenheim man who grew cannabis in his garage says he did so to self-medicate and cope with anxiety after a serious accident eight years ago.
Miles Norman Dudley, 39, a sickness beneficiary, was sentenced in the Blenheim District Court this week on charges of cultivating cannabis, possession of cannabis and possession of utensils.
Police searched Dudley's home on March 19 and found 19 plants about 70cm high, 12 plants about 30cm high and 31 seedlings growing in plastic incubators.
Crown prosecutor Mike Turner said the growing operation was sophisticated.
Defence lawyer Gary Sawyer said Dudley suffered a serious head injury about eight years ago, which resulted in him suffering from depression and anxiety.
Mr Sawyer said he used cannabis to help him cope with the anxiety.
Judge Bruce Davidson said there was no evidence to suggest that Dudley grew the cannabis for anything other than personal use.
He sentenced Dudley to three months' community detention and nine months' supervision for cultivating cannabis, and convicted and discharged him for possession of cannabis and utensils.
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