The Brief
- The 2023 overdose death of Dhane Hogan initially drew a murder charge for the man who sold him the drugs.
- Altwain Carlisle faced the charge of 1st-degree murder in addition to three drug-related charges.
- That case ended in Hillsborough County Court today with a plea deal.
TAMPA – A jury panel had been assembled to begin selection for the second murder trial for Altwain Carlisle on Tuesday morning when he and his attorney announced to the court that Carlisle wished to change his plea to a “best interest plea” on the three drug counts.
Carlisle and his attorney mulled over the offer from the prosecution, and faced some mandatory prison time, but ultimately made the decision as the jury trial could result in a “life in prison” verdict.
The backstory:…