People vs. D.H.

- The Defendant’s home was searched by the police after advised by the US Postal Authority and DEA that he was having illegal marijuana plants shipped from overseas to his home; plus having an unusually high electric bill. The police located, in a secured area of his home, several dozen growing marijuana plants, grow lights, dried marijuana and a built in irrigation system. Furthermore, Defendant’s 16 year old daughter lived in the house and slept right next to the grow area. The Defendant was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, a felony; and, endangering the life and health of a child. After it was determined that the search and admissions by the Defendant were valid and admissible, Salvatore C. Miglore requested an evaluation of the Defendant by a neuro-psychologist/physiatrist. The results revealed serious mental illness, connected to an addiction symptom to marijuana, and other drugs. The Defendant was not eligible for any type of alternative to prosecution, so, Salvatore C. Miglore was able to negotiate the felony offense down to a misdemeanor, with probation and treatment based upon the mitigation of the mental issues in the case; and, the endangerment case was dismissed. The misdemeanor can be sealed from his record in 5 years from the date of his successful termination of