ANNUNZIATA, Judge.
Brian J. Murphy ("appellant") was tried by jury for manufacturing marijuana for his own use, in violation of Code § 18.2-248.1(c). Appellant was acquitted of the charge but convicted of possession of marijuana. The jury fixed his punishment at thirty days in jail and a fine of $250. He contends on appeal that the trial court erred when it declined to find applicable to the charge of possession of marijuana the common law defense of necessity...
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