Why would a person be sent to maximum security facility on a 5th degree possieson charge when in violation of probation agreement

July 22, 2019 (updated July 24, 2019)

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Question

My brother was arrested in 2010 for 5th degree possession.He has no prior offenses. He was sent to maximum security prison for 5 years

Criminal Defense Lawyer, R. Christopher Simons Answer

That was the determination of the department of corrections, why, I do not know their reasoning.