Former Jackson County deputy Zach Wester sentenced to 12.5 years
WTXL
and last updated 2021-07-13 17:30:31-04
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â Zachary Wester, the former Jackson County deputy convicted of planting drugs during traffic stops has been sentenced to 12 years, six months and eight days in jail.
Wester must pay $1,065 in court fines and his attorneys have 30 days to appeal the sentence.
The prosecutor asked for a sentencing of 15 years.
Westerâs attorney, Ryan Davis, said he knew his client will face jail time itâs just a matter of how much.
âHe will never be a law enforcement again but he will continue to be a husband and friend,â Davis said.