This week, a 34 year old man from Daytona Beach received a sentence of 10 years in prison. The judge presiding over the defendant's case ruled that he was qualified as a habitual offender and ordered jail time.
On March 9th, Jermaine Bernard Riley was found guilty of selling cocaine. In Riley's arrest affidavit, it is stated that a confidential informant was working with police when Riley sold him $80 worth of narcotics.
State Attorney's spokesman Chris Kelly told news sources that Circuit Judge Patrick Kennedy sentenced Riley to 10 years in state prison. Once that sentence is completed, he is ordered to serve 10 years of probation.
People who have been charged with drug crimes can face some of the toughest legal penalties imaginable. For this reason, they should always hire an Orlando criminal defense attorney. If you have been charged with a drug crime, contact Rivas Law Firm now!
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