Man sentenced for felonies tells Chenango County Court drugs are to blame
NORWICH – Two brothers appeared in Chenango County Court on Monday, the men are both charged with grand and petit larceny in separate cases. One appeared for his sentencing, as his sibling came before the court in an initial appearance.
Coy Biviano and Anthony Biviano, were both charged with a felony level crimes in separate cases. One pleaded guilty to drug and theft related crimes Monday, and the other appeared for his arraignment.
Coy Biviano, 30, of Norwich was facing criminal charges from two separate cases. He pleaded guilty to fourth-degree grand larceny in one case after admitting he stole a credit card on July 18, and spent about $610 on it.
He also plead guilty to third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. In that case Coy Biviano admitted to selling cocaine and heroin last year in the City of Norwich.
After making the plea he told the court drug-related issues motivated his crimes and were the "root of evil in his life," he said.
“I’ve been dealing with these demons for 15 years,” he said. “I went straight from pills to heroin, and I’ve been made to feel shame by the ones closest to me.”
Coy Biviano said his family didn’t trust him because he stole to fuel his addiction and finding treatment had been incredibly difficult.
He said his addiction caused him to commit crimes and he wanted to receive help.
He mentioned his child as motivation for recovery, and then finished his speech with, “I’m ready to win back my freedom.”
Ferrarese said while drugs may have influenced Coy Biviano, he is, “...[A] person who commits criminal acts when he’s not in a confined environment.”
“His rap sheet shows me he’s not afraid to commit crime,” Ferrarese said, and Chenango County Judge Frank Revoir Jr. agreed.
Revoir said Coy Biviano has been granted treatment court in the past, but failed to complete the program.
Revoir recommended he receive treatment in prison, and said, "Substance abuse is not an excuse for committing crimes.”
"And the community has a right to be safe from crime,” Revoir added.
Revoir ordered Coy Biviano to pay the bank back the $610 stolen off of a bank debit card, as the bank had already reimbursed the victim, and sentenced him to six-and-a-half to an eight year prison sentence, with one-and-a-half post release supervision.
His brother, accused of an unrelated crime also appeared for his arraignment.
Anthony Biviano, 29, of Norwich, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and petit larceny, and he pleaded not guilty.
According to an indictment, on February 19, Anthony Biviano allegedly stole two wedding rings, $20, and 24 Xanax pills from a vehicle. Police said the total value of the amount stolen was approximately $2,280.
In court, Assistant District Attorney Michael Ferrarese said Anthony Biviano had a history of crime and of not appearing for court. Ferrarese referenced Anthony Biviano's 15 misdemeanors, two felony convictions, and four court no-shows. Ferrarese said because of his history, a bail amount of $25,000 cash or $50,000 bail bond would be appropriate.
Bail was set at the $25,000. He is scheduled to appear back in Chenango County Court at a later date.
Coy Biviano and Anthony Biviano, were both charged with a felony level crimes in separate cases. One pleaded guilty to drug and theft related crimes Monday, and the other appeared for his arraignment.
Coy Biviano, 30, of Norwich was facing criminal charges from two separate cases. He pleaded guilty to fourth-degree grand larceny in one case after admitting he stole a credit card on July 18, and spent about $610 on it.
He also plead guilty to third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. In that case Coy Biviano admitted to selling cocaine and heroin last year in the City of Norwich.
After making the plea he told the court drug-related issues motivated his crimes and were the "root of evil in his life," he said.
“I’ve been dealing with these demons for 15 years,” he said. “I went straight from pills to heroin, and I’ve been made to feel shame by the ones closest to me.”
Coy Biviano said his family didn’t trust him because he stole to fuel his addiction and finding treatment had been incredibly difficult.
He said his addiction caused him to commit crimes and he wanted to receive help.
He mentioned his child as motivation for recovery, and then finished his speech with, “I’m ready to win back my freedom.”
Ferrarese said while drugs may have influenced Coy Biviano, he is, “...[A] person who commits criminal acts when he’s not in a confined environment.”
“His rap sheet shows me he’s not afraid to commit crime,” Ferrarese said, and Chenango County Judge Frank Revoir Jr. agreed.
Revoir said Coy Biviano has been granted treatment court in the past, but failed to complete the program.
Revoir recommended he receive treatment in prison, and said, "Substance abuse is not an excuse for committing crimes.”
"And the community has a right to be safe from crime,” Revoir added.
Revoir ordered Coy Biviano to pay the bank back the $610 stolen off of a bank debit card, as the bank had already reimbursed the victim, and sentenced him to six-and-a-half to an eight year prison sentence, with one-and-a-half post release supervision.
His brother, accused of an unrelated crime also appeared for his arraignment.
Anthony Biviano, 29, of Norwich, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and petit larceny, and he pleaded not guilty.
According to an indictment, on February 19, Anthony Biviano allegedly stole two wedding rings, $20, and 24 Xanax pills from a vehicle. Police said the total value of the amount stolen was approximately $2,280.
In court, Assistant District Attorney Michael Ferrarese said Anthony Biviano had a history of crime and of not appearing for court. Ferrarese referenced Anthony Biviano's 15 misdemeanors, two felony convictions, and four court no-shows. Ferrarese said because of his history, a bail amount of $25,000 cash or $50,000 bail bond would be appropriate.
Bail was set at the $25,000. He is scheduled to appear back in Chenango County Court at a later date.
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