A man who pleaded guilty for possession of drugs with intent to supply has been praised by a Nottingham judge who described the defendant as a "model in society" after turning his life around. James Mitchell, 30, was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday (August 24).
Mitchell was driving a blue Ford Fiesta on the morning of March 13, 2020, when two police officers spotted him acting suspiciously on Sandays Close, in The Meadows. His vehicle was searched by police who found 52 grams of crack cocaine and heroin, a small amount of amphetamine for personal use, and cash.
The defendant, a car salesman who lives in Maples Street, Forest Fields, was represented in court by Bianca Brasoveanu, and Stuart Pattinson was prosecuting. His Honour Judge Rafferty QC has described Mitchell's arrest as a "blessing" for Mitchell who was "living a lie".
