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Woman convicted of trafficking in cocaine; faces mandatory prison

State Attorney Steve Meadows announces the conviction, in Bay County Circuit Court, of Ida Patrice Guilford, on a charge of Trafficking in Cocaine and Possession of Cannabis, less than 20 grams.

A 2 males, 4 females jury deliberated about 40 minutes before finding Guilford, BF, DOB: 2-19-1970, of 111 Bayou Avenue, Springfield, guilty of the May 5, 2006, offense. Assistant State Attorney Brian Kelley presented evidence that was in possession of more than an ounce of cocaine–crack and powder–and the cannabis. The defendant testified that she went to the scene to sell cocaine but not the large amount.

Sentencing is set for December 19, 2007. Guilford faces a maximum of thirty years in prison, with a minimum of three years. There is also a mandatory $50,000.00 fine.