Rhode Island Methamphetamine Trafficking Case Result | 5-Year Deferred Sentence
Charges
- Possession of Methamphetamine (1oz-1kg) in violation of R.I.G.L. § 21-28-4.01.1 (a)(11);
- Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of R.I.G.L. § 21-28-4.01(a)(4)(i);
- Conspiracy, in violation of R.I.G.L. § 21-28-4.08;
- Keeping or Maintaining a Narcotics Nuisance, in violation of R.I.G.L. § 21-28-4.06 (b)(1);
- Distribution of a Controlled Substance Near Schools, in violation of R.I.G.L. § 21-28-4.07.1; and
- Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty, in violation of R.I.G.L. § 11-32-1
Court Information
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Providence County
Rhode Island Superior Court
Case Overview
In February 2023, Pawtucket Police received a report of a male and female attempting to steal packages from homes in the area. Upon locating the parties, they gave false names. After being arrested and searched, police discovered a personal use amount of crystal methamphetamine in the female’s possession. Both parties were arrested for Obstruction and Possession of a Controlled Substance Under 10 Grams.
In November 2023, following a narcotics investigation for the distribution of methamphetamine by Pawtucket Police into an apartment rented by the abovementioned couple, police obtained search warrant. They searched the apartment and found large amounts of U.S. Currency, methamphetamine, and methamphetamine pills. Both the male and female were arrested and charged with drug trafficking offenses such as Possession of Methamphetamine (1oz – 1kg); Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine; Distribution or Methamphetamine in or Near Schools; Keeping or Maintaining Common Nuisance; and Possession of Methamphetamine Under 10 Grams.
In January 2024, Pawtucket Police conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle operated by the abovementioned female and discovered her to be in possession of a small amount of methamphetamine. She gave officers consent to search her apartment where they located 2,000 grams of methamphetamine in various forms, and other narcotics. As such, she was arrested and charged with even more drug trafficking offenses.
The female hired Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney, John L. Calcagni III, to represent her in all of these serious felony drug trafficking cases. In each case Attorney Calcagni was successfully able to advocate for his client’s release on bail, even after two bail violations for similar offenses. Attorney Calcagni and the woman’s family helper her achieve sobriety. She moved away, completed inpatient and outpatient treatment, secured residence in a sober house, secured full-time employment, and even graduated college. Because of this woman’s amazing accomplishments, Attorney Calcagni ultimately convinced prosecutors and the Court to spare his client from both jail and felony convictions. woman from jail. The woman received a 5-year deferred sentence. This form of pretrial disposition involves acceptance of responsibility for the offense(s) charged but does not result in any form of punishment or criminal conviction. So long as the woman remains out of trouble and is not charged with a new offense during the deferment period, her cases will be eligible for sealing or expungement at the end.
Case Result
5-year Deferred Sentence.