A cannabis user escaped a drug supply charge after handing a bush grinder to his girlfriend as his car was searched by police, a court heard.
Lincoln magistrates were told the 20 year old’s car was stopped and he was found in possession of £10 worth of the class B drug.
Mark Holmes, prosecuting, said he could have got his girlfriend into a lot of trouble by handing her the grinder and himself a charge of supply but because of his lack of previous convictions, and full co-operation with the police, the charge would not be pursued this time.
“If he were to do this in future, then it would be a serious crown court matter,” Mr Holmes said.
The 20 year-old from Newark, admitted possession of cannabis on July 3.
Justin Atkinson, representing, said the defendant volunteered that he had the drug when he was stopped.
“This is his first appearance in court and he has been very worried about it,” Mr Atkinson said.
The young man told the court he had learned his lesson.
Magistrates fined him £65, ordered him to pay costs of £30 and a victim surcharge of £15.