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In this emotional plea hearing, 35-year-old Joseph Edmond faces two indictments involving methamphetamine distribution, firearm possession, obstruction, and reckless conduct. The judge begins by clarifying Edmond’s rights, ensuring he understands the charges, plea consequences, and potential maximum sentences—some carrying up to 30 years.

Prosecutor Ms. Davis outlines Edmond’s history: multiple arrests and felony convictions dating back nearly two decades. The evidence includes hand-to-hand drug deals, meth, and guns, with separate incidents involving resisting arrest and assaulting his girlfriend at a MARTA station.

When given the chance to speak, Edmond delivers a heartfelt plea for mercy. He admits to struggling with addiction, revealing the tragic death of his 5-year-old son while he was in jail. Tearfully, he explains his desire to reform and be there for his six remaining children, including a daughter trying to finish high school while raising a baby.

His attorney, Ms. Rios, pushes for rehabilitation over incarceration, presenting an acceptance letter from the Salvation Army treatment program. The prosecutor, however, recommends a 10-year sentence with 5 years in custody.

After weighing both sides, the judge acknowledges Edmond’s remorse but stresses his long criminal record and the need for accountability. The final decision: 10 years total, 3 years to serve, balance on probation, with credit for time served and a recommendation for substance abuse treatment in prison.

Edmond accepts the deal, thanking the court and vowing to change. The judge ends with a firm but compassionate message—“I hope you don’t like it there, so you never go back.”

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