Gyllenskog
sentenced for drug felonies
By Emma Tippetts
March 1, 2005 | LOGAN -- Brett J Gyllenskog
was sentenced to at least one but not more than 15 years
in the Utah State Prison and fined $2,500 for both counts
of possession and distribution of methamphetamines.
Gyllenskog appeared in court Monday morning in 1st
District Court. His lawyer, Barbara Lachmar, said Gyllenskog
desired treatment and asked the judge for an 18 month
inpatient program. Gyllenskog was charged with two second-degree
felonies for possession and distribution of methamphetamines,
and pleaded guilty to both charges Jan 13.
Rory Weber, Gyllenskog's LDS bishop, spoke in defense
for Gyllenskog. Weber said he has seen the good in Gyllenskog.
Weber said he has confidence in Gyllenskog to be a model
citizen if given the chance to put his family together
and get rehabilitation help.
Gyllenskog said although he takes full responsibility
for his actions, he asked the judge for the opportunity
for save his home and support his children. "I know
I have to pay, but I don't want my children to suffer,"
Gyllenskog said.
Prosecuting Attorney Tony Baird said Gyllenskog has
"boxed himself into a corner."
Judge Clint S Judkins said Gyllenskog had "run out
of chances." Gyllenskog walked away with tears in his
eyes as the sentence was read.
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