Tim Donnelly (R-Calif.) seeks plea deal in airport gun case
Source: Sacramento Bee
Assemblyman Tim Donnelly is seeking a plea deal on misdemeanor charges stemming from the discovery of a loaded firearm in his hand-carry luggage by screeners at Ontario International Airport.
"Tim has taken responsibility for it, so this isn't like we're going to have a trial or anything, to be candid with you," said Rod Pacheco, a former legislator and Riverside County district attorney who is Donnelly's attorney.
The Twin Peaks Republican, through Pacheco, pleaded not guilty to the charges at arraignment Feb. 24.
... The two counts against Donnelly carry maximum jail sentences of one year and six months, respectively, although judges are free to impose far lighter sentences based on circumstances. Each charge also carries a potential $1,000 fine.
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