Two sentenced to probation on drug charges
NORWICH – Two individuals were sentenced to probation when the Chenango County Court convened for an afternoon session on Monday, July 18. Chenango County District Attorney Joseph McBride represented the people in all of the cases, while The Honorable Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr. presided over matters.
• Morgan J. Calvert, 21. of Norwich, appeared in front of the court with defense attorney Scott Clippinger. It was alleged that on Feb. 10, 2016, Calvert, while acting in concert with others, possessed materials to unlawfully manufacture methamphetamine at a residence on Prospect Street, in the City of Norwich.
In an agreed upon disposition with the District Attorney's Office, she agreed to enter a plea of guilty to the class D felony of unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine in the third degree.
As a result of this plea deal, Calvert will be placed on a year of interim probation, where her progress will be closely monitored. If she performs well, her felony charge will ultimately be reduced to a misdemeanor, and she will serve another two years on probation.
As a part of the plea deal, Calvert will also be required to successfully complete the drug treatment program, and will have to testify against her co-defendant's in any further criminal proceedings. She may also be liable for 25 percent of any restitution claims made by the victims of her crime.
Before Calvert was sentenced, McBride questioned her about the activities which she was engaged in. He said, “What was going on at that house on Prospect Street?” Calvert answered, “The manufacture of Meth.” She testified that the operation was going on for about two weeks, and that her role was to buy sudafed.
After Calvert's plea was accepted by the court, McBride was given an opportunity to speak. He said, “She (Calvert) needs to understand that this is the time to straighten out and get her life together.”
Judge Revoir also offered his thoughts on the case. “You have no criminal history. You are a 21-year-old, and you have a son (so) you have a lot riding on this. We all want you to succeed,” he said. “If you are successful, you come back in a year and you're not a convicted felon. That's huge.”
Calvert's sentencing was adjourned until June 2, 2017 and a written waiver of appeal was signed at the conclusion of proceedings.
• Elvin Mercado II, of Woodhaven, Pennsylvania, appeared in front of the court with defense attorney Scott Clippinger. It was alleged that on March 6, 2016, Mercado was found to be in possession of hash after a traffic stop on State Highway 12, in the Town of North Norwich.
In an agreed upon disposition with the District Attorney's Office, Mercado agreed to enter a plea of guilty to the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree.
After his plea was accepted by the court, McBride was provided with a chance to speak on behalf of the people. McBride said, “This defendant is getting a break due to his lack of criminal history. I am hoping that Mr. Mercado has learned his lesson.”
A written waiver of appeal was signed at the conclusion of matters.
• Morgan J. Calvert, 21. of Norwich, appeared in front of the court with defense attorney Scott Clippinger. It was alleged that on Feb. 10, 2016, Calvert, while acting in concert with others, possessed materials to unlawfully manufacture methamphetamine at a residence on Prospect Street, in the City of Norwich.
In an agreed upon disposition with the District Attorney's Office, she agreed to enter a plea of guilty to the class D felony of unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine in the third degree.
As a result of this plea deal, Calvert will be placed on a year of interim probation, where her progress will be closely monitored. If she performs well, her felony charge will ultimately be reduced to a misdemeanor, and she will serve another two years on probation.
As a part of the plea deal, Calvert will also be required to successfully complete the drug treatment program, and will have to testify against her co-defendant's in any further criminal proceedings. She may also be liable for 25 percent of any restitution claims made by the victims of her crime.
Before Calvert was sentenced, McBride questioned her about the activities which she was engaged in. He said, “What was going on at that house on Prospect Street?” Calvert answered, “The manufacture of Meth.” She testified that the operation was going on for about two weeks, and that her role was to buy sudafed.
After Calvert's plea was accepted by the court, McBride was given an opportunity to speak. He said, “She (Calvert) needs to understand that this is the time to straighten out and get her life together.”
Judge Revoir also offered his thoughts on the case. “You have no criminal history. You are a 21-year-old, and you have a son (so) you have a lot riding on this. We all want you to succeed,” he said. “If you are successful, you come back in a year and you're not a convicted felon. That's huge.”
Calvert's sentencing was adjourned until June 2, 2017 and a written waiver of appeal was signed at the conclusion of proceedings.
• Elvin Mercado II, of Woodhaven, Pennsylvania, appeared in front of the court with defense attorney Scott Clippinger. It was alleged that on March 6, 2016, Mercado was found to be in possession of hash after a traffic stop on State Highway 12, in the Town of North Norwich.
In an agreed upon disposition with the District Attorney's Office, Mercado agreed to enter a plea of guilty to the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree.
After his plea was accepted by the court, McBride was provided with a chance to speak on behalf of the people. McBride said, “This defendant is getting a break due to his lack of criminal history. I am hoping that Mr. Mercado has learned his lesson.”
A written waiver of appeal was signed at the conclusion of matters.
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