why noberto?

[pointman]

This is a pretty harsh sentence in New York in light of recent changes in New York courts focusing more on rehablitation with regard to drug offenses. I am a bit surprised that he wasn't given an opportunity to be evaluated for and attend drug rehab with an agreement of a reduction of the charge and a promise of no jail if he successfully completed.

Tough penalty considering how these offenses are generally handled today in New York. I have seen people with much worse records than his get a rehabilitative shot under these circumstances. It is shame, but he only has himself to blame.