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April 2, 2008
Repeat offender convicted in drug case
State Attorney Steve Meadows announces the conviction, in Bay County Circuit
Court, of Patrick J. Briggs, on a charge of Possession of Cocaine with
intent to sell or deliver.
The jury deliberated just 38 minutes, Tuesday evening, before finding
Briggs, BM, DOB: 11-26-1973, Bay Avenue, Panama City, guilty the May 12,
2006, offense. Briggs was on bond for aggravated assault when this crime was
committed. He also has prior convictions for manslaughter, aggravated
battery, drugs, and resisting officers without violence. He has been
sentenced to prison on four prior occasions.
Sentencing is set for April 14, 2008. Briggs faces a maximum of 15 years in
prison. Florida law does not permit a Habitual Offender finding for
possession charges. |