Prison for Norwich man, judge acknowledges drug problem
NORWICH – Friday, in Chenango County Court, one individual appeared in front of Judge James E. Downey, on matters of agreed upon dispositions and sentencing. The man was sent to prison.
Assistant District Attorney Laura R. Parker represented the people, while the defendant was represented by Michael E. Trosset based out of Fly Creek.
Neil R. Lafever of Norwich stood before the court to enter into a plea of guilty to the crime of robbery in the second degree, a class C violent felony following an incident that was said to have occurred in early November 2016 and to enter guilty to a separate case of forgery in the second degree, a class D felony that occurred in early December of 2016.
Once the agreed upon disposition from both parties was placed on the record, Judge Downey then advised Lafever of the sentencing terms for each crime.
In the matter of robbery in the second degree, Lafever would be sentenced to four years in a state penitentiary, with five years post-release supervision, and restitution of $210 is to be paid back to the victim.
It was alleged that on or about November 8, 2016 at approximately 6:01 p.m. in the parking lot of a local busisness located in the City of Norwich, Lafever did forcibly steal a purse while causing injury and pain to the victim’s hand.
Parker asked a series of questions.
“When you took that purse did she give you permission?” asked Parker.
“No ma’am,” said Lafever.
“And you forcibly took that purse from the victim?” asked Parker.
“Yes ma’am,” answered Lafever.
In the matter of forgery in the second degree, Lafever will face a indeterminate sentence of 1-3 years to run concurrent with the robbery charge. Restitution will also be paid to the victims in this case in the amount of $200.
It was alleged that on or about December 9, 2016, at a local residence, that the defendant did knowingly and with intent steal a blank check from a checkbook belonging to another person and forged that individual’s signature. The defendant then proceeded to cash the signed check at a local establishment within the City of Norwich.
The ADA continued further to say, “With the defendant’s prior criminal history of misdemeanor charges, these are his first felony offenses that took place within a month of each other and his actions only elevated from then on. He should be punished for the roles he played and these sentences are appropriate,” said Parker.
Mr. Trosset did speak on behalf of his client. “The man I met the first time is a different man who stands here today. I believe that with the right help and treatment he will return and be a viable asset to the community.”
When given the opportunity, Lafever said, “I am ashamed of my actions and my addiction has lead me down a dark path.”
Judge Downey then thanked Mr. Lafever for his words and said, “It’s no secret what the root of the problems is. But it’s up to you to address your addiction problems. You’ve got your whole life in front of you. In the past you’ve been offered help and even went to rehab but you failed. And it wasn’t the programs or the support around you but because of your mental attitude that wasn’t committed. Recovery is not easy, but you can be successful if you want to be and I hope you do, because your mother and father deserve a better son, your child deserves a better parent, and your society deserves a better person. I wish you luck, Sir.”
The victims from both cases were issued complete orders of protection and are in effect.
Assistant District Attorney Laura R. Parker represented the people, while the defendant was represented by Michael E. Trosset based out of Fly Creek.
Neil R. Lafever of Norwich stood before the court to enter into a plea of guilty to the crime of robbery in the second degree, a class C violent felony following an incident that was said to have occurred in early November 2016 and to enter guilty to a separate case of forgery in the second degree, a class D felony that occurred in early December of 2016.
Once the agreed upon disposition from both parties was placed on the record, Judge Downey then advised Lafever of the sentencing terms for each crime.
In the matter of robbery in the second degree, Lafever would be sentenced to four years in a state penitentiary, with five years post-release supervision, and restitution of $210 is to be paid back to the victim.
It was alleged that on or about November 8, 2016 at approximately 6:01 p.m. in the parking lot of a local busisness located in the City of Norwich, Lafever did forcibly steal a purse while causing injury and pain to the victim’s hand.
Parker asked a series of questions.
“When you took that purse did she give you permission?” asked Parker.
“No ma’am,” said Lafever.
“And you forcibly took that purse from the victim?” asked Parker.
“Yes ma’am,” answered Lafever.
In the matter of forgery in the second degree, Lafever will face a indeterminate sentence of 1-3 years to run concurrent with the robbery charge. Restitution will also be paid to the victims in this case in the amount of $200.
It was alleged that on or about December 9, 2016, at a local residence, that the defendant did knowingly and with intent steal a blank check from a checkbook belonging to another person and forged that individual’s signature. The defendant then proceeded to cash the signed check at a local establishment within the City of Norwich.
The ADA continued further to say, “With the defendant’s prior criminal history of misdemeanor charges, these are his first felony offenses that took place within a month of each other and his actions only elevated from then on. He should be punished for the roles he played and these sentences are appropriate,” said Parker.
Mr. Trosset did speak on behalf of his client. “The man I met the first time is a different man who stands here today. I believe that with the right help and treatment he will return and be a viable asset to the community.”
When given the opportunity, Lafever said, “I am ashamed of my actions and my addiction has lead me down a dark path.”
Judge Downey then thanked Mr. Lafever for his words and said, “It’s no secret what the root of the problems is. But it’s up to you to address your addiction problems. You’ve got your whole life in front of you. In the past you’ve been offered help and even went to rehab but you failed. And it wasn’t the programs or the support around you but because of your mental attitude that wasn’t committed. Recovery is not easy, but you can be successful if you want to be and I hope you do, because your mother and father deserve a better son, your child deserves a better parent, and your society deserves a better person. I wish you luck, Sir.”
The victims from both cases were issued complete orders of protection and are in effect.
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