A missing witness put the case in jeopardy.

This, despite the client’s .13 blood alcohol level.

The client could have faced loss of immigration status and possible deportation.

The client helped a friend sell stolen goods at a pawn shop.

The defendant was charged with robbing a Wheaton convenience store and a Capital One bank.

The Montgomery County jury deliberated for less than two hours.

The sentence came after a plea deal with prosecutors.

A three-judge panel from Montgomery County Circuit Court reduced the sentence from 28 years to 15 years.