The packages contained approximately thirteen pounds of cocaine, which means that the men are facing a mandatory minumum of fifteen years in prison with a possibility of receiving a twenty-year sentence. Therefore, prosecutors may have a hard time meeting their burden for all of the breaking and entering charges. ![]() According to the article, the man and the woman were allegedly found with the items in their possession while the man was leaning into an open vehicle. ![]() The couple may be able to get some of the charges dropped, or the prosecution may not be able to meet its burden for every charge that they have lodged against them. However, if the man has been convicted of this offense previously, he may be facing a felony charge for this alleged offense. Because they have been charged with receiving stolen property worth less than $250, they have likely been charged with a misdemeanor regarding this alleged crime. To prevail on the charges of receiving stolen property worth less than $250, prosecutors will have to prove that both the man and the woman knew that the property was stolen for each of the separate counts. ![]() Additionally, committing the offense at night can lead to a longer sentence if the defendants are convicted.
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