Defendant pled guilty to federal drug trafficking offense and was facing a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years. As a result of Ms. Connolly’s efforts, the judge sentenced her to 36 months.
Death Sentence Avoided
The defendant was charged with 3 counts of first degree murder with use of a deadly weapon as well as other charges. He was facing the death penalty. He was convicted by a jury of 3 counts of first degree murder. Prior to his penalty hearing where the prosecution...