Savannah Stanley’s long history of drug convictions and failed treatment efforts played a significant part in Logan County Common Pleas Court Judge William T. Goslee’s decision to sentence her to 141⁄2 years in prison.
Savannah Stanley, left, confers with her attorney, Samantha Berkhofer after the defendant was sentenced to 141⁄2 years in prison for drug crimes. (EXAMINER PHOTO | JOEL E. MAST)
He also wanted to make sure he sent a message to other drug dealers.
“In most cases, I only have bill of particulars or a statement of facts to go on,” he told the convicted drug dealer Thursday. “But in your case (because it went to trial), I had the benefit of hearing all of the evidence.
“You are connected. You are the real deal. You are bringing cocaine and heroin into Logan County to sell.”
A jury found Stanley, 32, guilty on Aug. 24. of attempted possession of cocaine, illegal conveyance of drugs into a detention facility, possession of cocaine, possession of drugs, deception to obtain dangerous drugs and engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity.
She went to trial despite an offer to drop second-degree felony possession and corruption charges in exchange for guilty pleas on the other charges.
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