Man Claims Meth Lab Was For Weight Loss And Is Freed By Judge - Polidicks

[quote]MICHAEL Patrick Kelly had a clandestine drug laboratory at his Lavington home when police raided it in October 2010. He was arrested over his attempts to produce methamphetamine, a court heard yesterday. He remained in custody for 142 days while a report was sought from a forensic chemist about material found. [B]But he was lacking a crucial ingredient to manufacture the drug which he claimed was for his own use in the hope of losing weight.[/B] His solicitor, Chris Murnane, said there was no basis to infer that Kelly was “a professional cook” and in fact his drug manufacturing attempt was rather inept without necessary precursors. “He was going about manufacturing methamphetamine with all the aptitude of a 12-year-old child with a chemistry set,” Mr Murnane said. But magistrate Gordon Lerve said in Albury Local Court yesterday he had trouble accepting such a submission. Kelly, 52, appeared for sentence on a charge of manufacturing a prohibited drug. Director of Public Prosecutions representative Sue Maxwell said [B]it was less than the indictable quantity. “There is no quantity. He never got around to making the amphetamine,” Mr Murnane said.[/B] Kelly was remanded in custody with bail refused and remained there until bail was granted in March last year through a delay in the forensic chemist’s report. Mr Murnane said Kelly has a long history of depression along with back and shoulder ailments. “In reality, he did not have the skill to do what he intended doing,” Mr Murnane said. Kelly had been a train driver for 12 years, was ashamed of his behaviour and was likely to leave Albury when the matter was completed. [B]Mr Lerve said he had trouble accepting that Kelly’s intention was to use the drug for weight loss.[/B] There was some degree of sophistication with the drug laboratory. Kelly was sentenced to a five-month jail term which he has already served with a further seven months on parole.[/quote] [img]http://static.lifeislocal.com.au/multimedia/images/large/1650882.jpg[/img] [quote][B]“He was going about manufacturing methamphetamine with all the aptitude of a 12-year-old child with a chemistry set,”[/B] Mr Murnane said.[/quote] :v:

methamphetamines cause weight loss?

[QUOTE=aznz888;34242763]methamphetamines cause weight loss?[/QUOTE] Yeah, you can get a prescription for it.

fat people catch all the breaks.

Looks like another one bit the crust!

If he was really that desperate he should've consulted a doctor about it and not make meth himself, considering he could've blown himself up with his record of being a good chemist.

[QUOTE=aznz888;34242763]methamphetamines cause weight loss?[/QUOTE] contrary to the popular belief, so does weed.

Forget legalization, just become a fat guy and claim the weed helps you lost weight. It's GENIUS!

I don't know if it makes any difference, but the article states he never made any meth, though it's probably the intention that counts.

well he looks like he could certainly stand to lose a few pounds! [img]http://lparchive.org/Silent-Hill-2/Smilies/emot-frogbon.gif[/img]

"But he was lacking a crucial ingredient to manufacture the drug which he claimed was for his own use in the hope of losing weight." "crucial ingredient" Everything is a crucial ingredient in chemistry...

source? [editline]16th January 2012[/editline] [url]http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/local/news/general/drug-plan-was-for-weight-loss/2422009.aspx[/url]

[QUOTE=mankind_me;34243111]I don't know if it makes any difference, but the article states he never made any meth, though it's probably the intention that counts.[/QUOTE] I can't be arrested for trying to murder someone with a knife if I don't possess one. At the time of his arrest he was incapable of producing the Meth, and any conviction would be tantamount to though-policing.

[QUOTE=BurningPlayd0h;34244118]I can't be arrested for trying to murder someone with a knife if I don't possess one. At the time of his arrest he was incapable of producing the Meth, and any conviction would be tantamount to though-policing.[/QUOTE] It would be as if you actually tried to stab someone, but somehow you fucked it up

[QUOTE=Contag;34244204]It would be as if you actually tried to stab someone, but somehow you fucked it up[/QUOTE] Maybe if I was a double arm amputee that tried to stab someone?

[QUOTE=Bat-shit;34243089]contrary to the popular belief, so does weed.[/QUOTE] Whenever I smoke I eat so fucking much, and after periods of frequent smoking I gain a lot of weight :( I think weed might be the only drug that makes you gain weight, as all other drugs usually suppress your appetite, so I really don't see how you are reasoning.

The words "Meth lab" made me think of the show Breaking Bad. It's honestly the best show on T.V.

[QUOTE=:v:;34246195]The words "Meth lab" made me think of the show Breaking Bad. It's honestly the best show on T.V.[/QUOTE] ok cool thanks for sharing

Finally, an excuse for being a fatass. So I can create meth.

methamphetamine is mans greatest acheivement, followed by the apollo landings.

[QUOTE=Bat-shit;34243089]contrary to the popular belief, so does weed.[/QUOTE] Wouldn't it be the opposite since you get the munchies?

[QUOTE=Pr0vologne;34243066]....considering he could've blown himself up with his record of being a good chemist.[/QUOTE] Maybe he wanted to really blast the fat off of his body.