A MAN has been warned he could be facing jail after he admitted growing cannabis.
Robert Tate, 55, pleaded guilty to producing and possessing a controlled drug of class B during a short hearing at Newcastle Crown Court yesterday.
Defence barrister Gavin Doig said Tate, of Mowbray Road, South Shields, was associated with the drug for medical reasons. Sentence was adjourned awaiting a pre-sentence report.
Judge Guy Whitburn granted bail but said: "This is still serious and custodial senten-ces are occasionally passed. No promises are made to you, this is a serious matter."
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