SAN JOSE, Calif. — During a plea hearing in Santa Clara County on June 16, Judge Benjamin Williams denied early probation for a woman enrolled in substance use and mental health treatment programs, despite the defense’s claims that she had made substantial progress while in custody.
The woman faces three felony charges and two misdemeanors, Judge Williams said. She was previously given a tentative sentence of two years in county jail, according to her defense attorney, Patrick Coughlin.
Coughlin said the woman has made “remarkable strides” during her incarceration. She has attended Narcotics Anonymous meetings, is participating in mental health programs, and is consistently taking her prescribed medication, he said…