The sentence for a man who killed another guest at a party while under the influence of drugs and alcohol was issued today in a Nevada County courtroom. Assistant District Attorney Ann Ferguson says the sentence for Voluntary Manslaughter for Brandon Riddle -Terrell was handed down by Judge Candace Heidleberger earlier today (Friday).
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Ferguson says that prior to reaching the plea agreement Riddle-Terrell was found insane, by a well-respected Bay Area doctor, for his mental condition at the time based upon the drugs he had consumed prior to stabbing the victim. Had  there not been a plea agreement Riddle-Terrell may have only been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter which carries a four year sentence.
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For ethical reasons Ferguson cannot share the details of her thought process or confidential information about Riddle-Terrell’s medical findings that were used while negotiating the plea bargain. The Assistant DA does hope that people will realize the impact of drug use and its potentially negative outcomes.
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Brandon Riddle-Terrell will be transferred to Sonoma County to answer to his parole violations before being transferred to prison.