Jury Gives Pot Dealer 9-Year Prison Term

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Jury Gives Pot Dealer 9-Year Prison Term

Posted: Tuesday, December 23, 2014 4:22 pm

A Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office undercover investigation has resulted in the conviction of two marijuana dealers. ... During the sting operation in December 2012, undercover investigators purchased more than 11 ounces of marijuana from Jennifer Lynn Murphy, 37, and Casey Andrew MacDonald, 29, at Murphy’s home in Sterling.

MacDonald in September pleaded guilty to a charge of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and on Monday was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison.

Murphy’s case went to trial, and last week a jury found her guilty of distribution of marijuana, recommending a nine-year prison term. Circuit Court Judge Jeanette A. Irby will set the sentence March 13.

“The trafficking of illegal drugs continues to be the most significant and growing crime currently plaguing our county,” Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Plowman stated in announcing results. “This verdict makes it clear that the community acknowledges its severity and how it wishes for the courts to handle repeat offenders.”

[TeamPooka]

1. Prohibition is a failed public policy. nt

[Warren DeMontague]

2. Well, there's a wise use of public resources.