Well, duh!

Man says he grew marijuana because of debts

Drug detectives have arrested a Poulsbo-area man who told them he resorted to growing marijuana because of mounting debt.

John M. Pritzos, 44, is charged with manufacturing marijuana in his home.

According to court documents, he told Kitsap County detectives he had monthly expenses of $8,500 to $9,500 each month. He said he's losing money on a rental home in Berkeley, Calif., that fetches less than the cost of its three mortgages. He also said he has $1,200 child support payments.

Is this not the worst defense ever? Granted, growing some plants should not be illegal. But doesn't this amount to saying, "I killed him because I wanted him dead" or "I robbed the bank because I needed more money." If only it were that easy.