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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. |