Thursday, September 27, 2012

DA: Habitual Felon Team Convicts 3 During Trial Week

The DA’s Habitual Felon Team called three cases for trial the week of September 27th, 2012. Two of the three trials involved habitual felons. The trials were held in courtrooms 5150 and 5370.

Robert Griffin
Robert Griffin, 26, was tried for 1) felony breaking or entering, 2) felony larceny and 3) possession of stolen goods.  The jury found Carter guilty of felony larceny and possession of stolen goods and not guilty of breaking or entering. The Honorable Eric L. Levinson, Superior Court Judge, sentenced Griffin to 8-19 months in prison. Griffin was previously convicted of multiple drug felonies including possession with intent to sell or deliver cocaine.

Adarres Thompson
Adarres Thompson, 26, was tried for 1) possession with the intent to sell or deliver marijuana and 2) being a habitual felon. A mistrial was declared after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Thompson withdrew his previous plea of not guilty and entered a guilty plea to possession with the intent to sell or deliver marijuana. The Honorable Richard D. Boner, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge, sentenced Thompson to 11-14 months in prison.

Donte McWaine, 33, was tried for 1) possession of cocaine, 2) resisting a public officer and 3) being a habitual felon.  A mistrial was declared after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.

When his case was called for trial, Antonio Glenn, 32, pled guilty to 1) robbery with a dangerous weapon, 2) Possession of a firearm by a felon and 3) being a habitual felon. Judge Boner sentenced Glenn to 60-81 months in prison.  Glenn’s prior convictions include possession with the intent to sell or deliver cocaine