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Showing Original Post only (View all)34 year old Man receives 50 years for possession [View all]
we look down on middle eastern country justice but the US has some harsh lawsMan receives 50 years for possession
SALISBURY Phillip Scott Bailey, 34, of Hagerstown was sentenced to 50 years behind bars following his conviction for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and heroin.
During a sentencing hearing Friday a Wicomico County circuit court judge sentenced him to 25 years for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and 25 years, to be served consecutively, for possession with intent to distribute heroin.
Bailey has two prior convictions or possession with intent to distribute dating back to 2004 when he was sentenced to six years in prison for possession with intent to distribute.
Bailey was charged in July of 2011 after he was stopped by a Wicomico County Sheriffs deputy who later found out he had a suspended license. A search by K-9 Fiasco later found bags of heroin and cocaine.
Wicomico County States Attorney Matt Maciarello said this conviction is a big deal for his office because they are trying to send a message that Wicomico County will not tolerate drugs.
http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20120413/WIC01/120413004/WICOMICO-CRIME-Man-receives-50-years-possession
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Well, there is always the possibility of not being a willing participant in the narcotics trade
Sen. Walter Sobchak
Apr 2012
#21
What other crimes should be excused so the police need not confront dangerous people?
Sen. Walter Sobchak
Apr 2012
#28
"what is the suitable punishment for individuals who destroy dozens if not hundreds of lives?"
jtuck004
Apr 2012
#33
I guess it is alot to ask DUers to include the state in which the story takes place ...
Trajan
Apr 2012
#9
So it's not really the drugs that bother you, just the legal status of them.
Fumesucker
Apr 2012
#37
...anyone have a family member struggle with the addiction of needle drugs?
Earth_First
Apr 2012
#27