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 DUI. As a result of Ms. Connolly's advocacy, the charges were ultimately reduced to driving in a careless manner.