Mum imagined weed crop was lawful

A raid on a Sunshine Coastline mother’s house uncovered her crop of marijuana, which she considered was authorized.

Samantha Leigh Lalic pleaded guilty in Maroochydore Magistrates Courtroom on Monday to manufacturing prescription drugs, possessing utensils and assets used in the commission of a criminal offense just after police searched her dwelling on October 16.

Law enforcement prosecutor Stephen Potter explained medium to high marijuana vegetation and drug items like a grinder, scales, develop tent, cone piece and containers with residue have been discovered at the Nambour deal with.

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Law enforcement alleged in documents before courtroom there ended up 17 crops.

Responsibility lawyer Michael Robinson claimed the mother of younger twins considered her crop was authorized.

“She considered it was authorized to expand a compact amount because she is from interstate, from Canberra, but she accepts it can be not legal in this state,” he mentioned.

“Possibly 13 furthermore plants would not be lawful in any function.”

Mr Robinson reported Lalic had no historical past and instructed a wonderful as an correct punishment.

He requested Magistrate Maxine Baldwin not to record a conviction.

He also questioned for Lalic’s telephone, taken by police and not matter to any of the prices be returned to her.

Justice of the peace Baldwin stated the offending was unfortunate for someone with no background.

She fined Lalic $600 and no convictions were recorded.

Lalic will be able to pick up her cell phone.