Thomas Allen Slate, an Imlay resident, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of methamphetamine. Probation is given, in most cases, for that category E felony and was the sentence in this case. Slate told Judge Michael Montero he doesn’t believe drugs are a problem for him. He promised to follow probation requirements.
If he does so for three years, he will not have to serve the 19-48 month prison sentence he was given for the offense. He told the judge he did not wish to be sentenced to drug court. He has had three prior felony convictions without serving any time in prison thus far, his public defender, Matt Stermitz said.
His probation will require him to avoid using alcohol or controlled substances in any form, including inhalants or marijuana. He will not be allowed to enter any bar, cocktail lounge, casino, or other establishment where alcohol is a major profit center. He is not allowed in any vape shop, smoke shop, or marijuana dispensary. The judge did not require drug court as a condition of his probation but is requiring him to get a substance abuse evaluation at his own expense and to follow whatever recommendations are given.
He was assessed $153 for DNA collection and analysis, a $60 forensic fee, $25 administrative assessment, and a $250 public defender fee.
