The defendant was charged with first degree murder with use of a deadly weapon and other charges. He was facing a potential sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. A guilty plea was negotiated. Client pled guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter with use of a deadly weapon with a stipulated sentence of 5-12 years, to run concurrent with a federal sentence.
Charges Reduced
Defendant was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, less than 14 grams. Ms. Connolly got the charges reduced to a misdemeanor charge of possession drugs not to be introduced into interstate commerce.
