FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 6, 2007

Campbellton Man Convicted of Armed Burglary; could face life in prison

State Attorney Steve Meadows announces the conviction, in Jackson County Circuit Court, of Scottie Jackson, on charges of Burglary while Armed and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The jury deliberated about 10 minutes before finding Jackson, BM, DOB: 11-29-1964, 5418 Avery Road, Campbellton, guilty of the February 3, 2007, burglary of a Campbellton home. During the burglary, Jackson armed himself with a shotgun. When arrested, he had drug paraphernalia in his possession.

Burglary while armed is a felony of the first degree, punishable by life in prison. Florida’s 10-20-life statue will require a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years. If found to be a prison releasee reoffender(he was released from prison in November, 2006), Jackson will be required to serve 100 per cent of his sentence.

Sentencing is set for September 25, at 1:30 p.m.