A Le Roy man who got in a tussle with members of the Local Drug Enforcement Task Force in April will go through a drug treatment program before facing a possible sentence of up to four years in prison on drug and alcohol charges.
Craig A. Tiberio-Shepherd, 21, of 22 Lathrop Ave., Le Roy, entered a guilty plea today to criminal possession of a controlled substance, 4th, and assault, 3rd. He also admitted to driving drunk in August 2010.
Still in police custody for today's hearing, Tiberio-Shepherd will be released under supervision to Hope Haven for rehab.
On April 21, Tiberio-Shepherd was apprehended by members of the Local Drug Enforcement Task Force in Batavia and found in possession of at least 1/8th of a gram of cocaine. During his arrest, he wrestled with task force members. Two detectives suffered minor cuts and scrapes.
On Aug. 14, 2010, Tiberio-Shepherd was arrested and charged with felony DWI. Just five days prior to his arrest he was convicted of DWI in Le Roy Town Court.
The drug and assault charges carry a maximum four year prison sentence and the DWI charge is a one-and-a-third to three-year sentence. As part of the plea agreement, Tiberio-Shepherd could serve the sentences concurrently.
Court mandated "rehab" does
Court mandated "rehab" does not work.
Seriously?! Why would anyone
Seriously?! Why would anyone think that this young man is going to change when he got off so easy. It's unreal.
Erika, I don't see 4 years in
Erika, I don't see 4 years in prison "getting off easy". I also can tell you that the rehab was not court ordered. If anything, I wish the court had intervened earlier on, and mandated help, but that's not the case. He is seeking help because he realizes he needs help.In the nature of full disclosure, he is my nephew. I am married to his aunt, and I've known him since he was a child. He's a good kid that lost his way, dealing with life on the wrong terms.
I understand your anger at a perceived lenient sentence, but he's not there yet. The judge will evaluate and render a fair decision, based on input from probation and the community. I admit I am biased, but we love him and want nothing bad to happen to him. 4 years potentially in state prison is far from a slap on the wrist. Not making excuses, because his actions were inexcusable. But he is going to pay, and I am praying he can live a somewhat normal life when this is all finished. He recognizes his actions over the last year weren't the best, and substance abuse clouded his decision making. I'm putting this out there, because I believe he WILL overcome this, and be a better man for it. If you feel you are a truly good-hearted person, you will wish him luck, not disdain.
I completely agree Bud.
I completely agree Bud. Everyone deserves a second chance and I pray that Craig gets the help he needs and goes on to have a wonderful and successful life. And Bob - there are plenty of people "in the rooms" (AA, NA, etc.) that would disagree with you about court ordered rehab not working. Of course it's always best if someone decides that they need help on their own but sometimes a little push from the courts is what is needed. Good luck Craig. Praying for you and your family.
Bud, I wish your nephew the
Bud, I wish your nephew the best of luck in his recovery efforts. It is heartbreaking to watch a loved one fall in a downward spiral. I truly hope he overcomes this and becomes a better man - the love and support from his family will certainly go a long way to that end. My prayers are with him too.
Thank you ladies :)
Thank you ladies :)
Craig went to school with my
Craig went to school with my youngest. I also hope he gets the help he needs. He was a very good kid in high school.
Bob, I have to disagree with
Bob, I have to disagree with your comment, just getting to a rehab is a first step, the rest is really up to the individual. No rehab will garner positive results until the individual admits he/she has a problem, and is willing to take the next step.
I know from my own experience, had the courts not mandated treatment, I would probably still be using.
It would be nice to believe rehabs themselves can turn around ones life, but in the real world, success rates are fairly low, it is entirely up to the individual to accept help, admit their life's are out of control, and follow their treatment plan.
Good luck Craig, and please take advantage of any and all treatment in your battle with substance abuse.