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New Zealand Judge 'not blind' to medicinal cannabis debate
A judge has said he's "not blind to the debate" around medicinal cannabis in New Zealand during the sentencing of a man who used the drug to help him cope with Crohn's disease.
Peter John Crimp, 40, appeared in the Nelson District Court on Monday charged with possession of cannabis and a cannabis pipe.
The court heard that Crimp was driving on the Moutere Highway in the Redwood Valley about 7:50pm on September 19 when he was stopped by police.
While speaking to police, the officer noticed a strong smell of cannabis coming from the vehicle.
Police searched Crimp and his vehicle and found a small tin containing two grams of cannabis in his pocket and a small pipe.
Crimp admitted the pipe was used for smoking cannabis and told police he used it to self-medicate.
Defence lawyer Rob Ord said Crimp has Crohn's disease and used cannabis for pain...
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