Thang Vinh Hoang never expected narcotics agents would bust him for growing pot.  He was even more surprised to find himself being booked into the San Mateo County Jail.

California law allows medical marijuana patients to grow several plants in order to cultivate their own medicine.  Persons who have a doctor's recommendation are able to cultivate up to six mature plants at any given time.

Hoang, though, apparently took his love for horticulture a little far.  In March of 2012 a narcotics task force raided his home after a months long investigation.  Authorities reportedly saw the man coming and going from the grow house on multiple occasions.

A search warrant was obtained and executed.  More than 500 plants were found on side.  In addition to the plants, nearly 60 pounds of trimmed buds were found in bags and boxes.  The defendant was also learned to be in possession of turkey bags and an electronic scale.  Approximately $6,500 in cash was seized from Hoang's home.

Hoang maintained the plants were being grown and harvested for personal use.  Oddly enough, no marijuana was found at his residence.

During his trial the defendant tried to argue the pot was for him and his family members.  It is unclear exactly how many people would be needed to burn through such a large amount of marijuana, but it was suspected that Hoang's immediate family, extended family and their next four generations of unborn children and grandchildren didn't even come close to that number.

The jury didn't buy that story.

Hoang has been convicted on multiple charges.  He has been sentenced to serve four months at the San Mateo County Jail.  He will also have three years of probation to serve before he is considered to be a free man.  His family members have not issued comment about the arrest or their suggested affinity for smoking pot.