Published October 04, 2012, 06:49 AM

Mitchell woman admits to meth possession

A Mitchell woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession of methamphetamine.

By: Staff reports, The Daily Republic

A Mitchell woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession of methamphetamine.

Leah Rae Shields, 30, faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine as a result of the conviction.

In exchange for her plea, prosecutors dismissed a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and agreed to recommend Shields serve no more than three years in prison.

A presentence investigation was ordered and sentencing was set for November.

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