Delivery of a Controlled Substance at a Jail/Prison

Result: Class E Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor; Probation with Expungement

Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson

Summary: Not every successful criminal defense result ends in a dismissal or not guilty verdict. Sometimes the most meaningful outcome is avoiding the life-altering consequences of a felony conviction. Here, the client was charged with a Class E Felony for Delivery of a Controlled Substance at a Jail or Prison, an offense carrying a potential penalty of up to 15 years in prison. Although the underlying facts significantly favored the State and the initial plea offer reflected the seriousness of the allegations, Attorney Anderson continued negotiating for a substantially better resolution. After conducting an extensive interview with the client, Attorney Anderson was able to present the prosecutor with a fuller picture of who the client was, the circumstances that led to the offense, and why a felony conviction was not necessary to achieve an appropriate outcome. Through continued negotiations, the State agreed to amend the Class E Felony to a misdemeanor. The client was sentenced to 12 months of probation and was made eligible for expungement upon successful completion of probation.

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