Despite ADA reservations, drug dealer sentenced to county jail
NORWICH – A Norwich man pleaded guilty to selling heroin in the City of Norwich and was sentenced to county jail despite the First ADA thinking he was appropriate for prison.
Andrew L. Howe, 28, Norwich, was indicted last year for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a class B felony, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, a class A misdemeanor.
Howe pleaded guilty to the class B felony of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree.
It is alleged that on Feb. 20, 2014 at approximately 5 p.m., on South Broad Street in the City of Norwich, Howe – while acting in concert with others – knowingly and unlawfully possessed 14 glassine envelopes of the narcotic drug heroin with intent to sell.
During previous court proceedings, Howe talked about making a deal and completing treatment court or being incarcerated for a period of weekends.
According to the DA, Howe tried to say he worked for someone he did not actually work for in order to get weekends of incarceration.
“We were hesitant and reluctant throughout these proceedings to give him this sentence,” said First Assistant District Attorney Michael D. Ferrarese.
Ferrarese said Howe was given many opportunities to complete treatment and that he was not successful.
“I have great reservations,” said Ferrarese. “I feel this person was state prison appropriate.”
Ferrarese also said that in his eyes Howe is getting a very advantageous sentence, and if Howe ends up back in court in the future, then Ferrarese will argue for a “much more punitive sentence.”
Howe's public defender, David Sonn, said he appreciated the consideration his client was being given.
“We feel the sentence imposed is appropriate, and he is looking at this as an opportunity,” said Sonn.
“I am sorry for what I did. I am using this time wisely to get my life back on track,” said Howe.
“I thank Mr. Ferrarese for the offer,” added Howe.
Judge Frank B. Revoir, Jr. said he thought Howe was appropriate for the Shock incarceration program, but that he did not think Howe would be able to physically participate in the program.
“Then you would be stuck there, and they wouldn't put you in the program,” said Revoir.
Revoir sentenced Howe to a one year definite sentence in the Chenango County Correctional Facility.
“I don't know how much value that sentence has as far as giving you tools, but it's a period of time you are not on the streets and gives you time to think,” said Revoir.
Andrew L. Howe, 28, Norwich, was indicted last year for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a class B felony, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, a class A misdemeanor.
Howe pleaded guilty to the class B felony of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree.
It is alleged that on Feb. 20, 2014 at approximately 5 p.m., on South Broad Street in the City of Norwich, Howe – while acting in concert with others – knowingly and unlawfully possessed 14 glassine envelopes of the narcotic drug heroin with intent to sell.
During previous court proceedings, Howe talked about making a deal and completing treatment court or being incarcerated for a period of weekends.
According to the DA, Howe tried to say he worked for someone he did not actually work for in order to get weekends of incarceration.
“We were hesitant and reluctant throughout these proceedings to give him this sentence,” said First Assistant District Attorney Michael D. Ferrarese.
Ferrarese said Howe was given many opportunities to complete treatment and that he was not successful.
“I have great reservations,” said Ferrarese. “I feel this person was state prison appropriate.”
Ferrarese also said that in his eyes Howe is getting a very advantageous sentence, and if Howe ends up back in court in the future, then Ferrarese will argue for a “much more punitive sentence.”
Howe's public defender, David Sonn, said he appreciated the consideration his client was being given.
“We feel the sentence imposed is appropriate, and he is looking at this as an opportunity,” said Sonn.
“I am sorry for what I did. I am using this time wisely to get my life back on track,” said Howe.
“I thank Mr. Ferrarese for the offer,” added Howe.
Judge Frank B. Revoir, Jr. said he thought Howe was appropriate for the Shock incarceration program, but that he did not think Howe would be able to physically participate in the program.
“Then you would be stuck there, and they wouldn't put you in the program,” said Revoir.
Revoir sentenced Howe to a one year definite sentence in the Chenango County Correctional Facility.
“I don't know how much value that sentence has as far as giving you tools, but it's a period of time you are not on the streets and gives you time to think,” said Revoir.
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