A 49-year-old Smith’s Parish woman who pleaded guilty to two drug-related offences earlier this year will return to the Supreme Court in December to be sentenced.
Chelsea Smith of Smith’s Parish appeared in the Supreme Court yesterday during the monthly arraignment session, where a sentencing date was set for December 16th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
Smith previously pleaded guilty in July to two charges arising from matters dating back to 2022. BIU
The first charge relates to August 5th, 2022, in Smith’s Parish, where Smith admitted to handling a controlled drug, namely cannabis resin, with intent to supply.
The second charge, also stemming from August 5th, 2022, in Smith’s Parish, involved possession of cannabis with intent to supply.
Following her guilty pleas, Smith was granted bail in the amount of $50,000 with a surety.
Her travel documents have also been seized.
Smith is scheduled to return to the Supreme Court on December 18th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., when she is expected to be sentenced on the two offences.
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