A judge accepted that a "much-loved" Easton man, held in high esteem by his family, had contended with trauma in his life. But she had to deal with him after his fourth drugs conviction and jailed him for five years and six months.
Rudolph Garnett turned to drugs after being plagued by family bereavement and illness, Bristol Crown Court heard. He was then caught with Class A drugs and as a "fourth strike" offender he risked a minimum seven year prison sentence.
The 33-year-old, of Lena Street, pleaded guilty to possessing with intent to supply cocaine and diamorphine. He also admitted possessing cannabis.
