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Authorities found two packages of leaf marijuana- totaling 2.17 pounds.
Michael Eugene Jensen and Rick William Lawson each was charged with a Class C Felony for Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Lawson also was charged with a Class D Felony for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
During his hearing on May 17, Lawson- as part of a plea deal- withdrew his previous not-guilty plea- and pleaded guilty to the possession charge, with the other charge dismissed by the court.
Lawson was sentenced to 10 years at the Missouri Department of Corrections. The court also orders Lawson to be placed in a long-term substance-abuse program.
Two men are facing felony charges after authorities located more than two pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop in June of last year in Lafayette County.
During a search of the vehicle, Lafayette County deputies say they found a total of 2.17 pounds of marijuana.
Michael Eugene Jensen, 48, and Rick William Lawson, 40, both of Versailles, are charged with a Class C Felony for Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Additionally, Lawson is charged with a Class D Felony for Possession of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid and a Class E Felony for Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Bond for each defendant has been set at $25,000 cash or surety.