Cleveland Man Sentenced to Prison After Change of Plea

Keanon O. Jackson of West 31st Street in Cleveland, Ohio, appeared in Judge Kimbler's court for the continuation of a hearing on his motion to suppress evidence. Prior to the commencement of the hearing, however, the State and Mr. Jackson reached an agreement. Under the terms of the agreement Mr. Jackson would enter a plea of "no contest" to two counts of drug possession. The first count was for Drug Possession, (Marijuana), a felony of the fifth degree and the second count was for Drug Possession, (Cocaine), a felony of the second degree. The State and Mr. Jackson also agreed to recommend a prison sentence of six months on the first count and a prison sentence of two years on the second count.

Mr. Jackson then changed his plea on both counts. Judge Kimbler found him guilty of both counts and sentenced him to prison. The prison sentence on the first count was for six months and the prison sentence on the second count was for two years. The two prison sentences run concurrently. Judge Kimbler also suspended his license for six months and imposed a mandatory fine of $7500.00, but suspended the fine and waived all court costs. Judge Kimbler also imposed a mandatory three year period of post-release control when Mr. Jackson is released from prison.