Noting that his crime was “extremely serious” as described by the Legislature, Manglona also ordered Ignacio Leon Guerrero, also known as Kaboyu, to pay a $10,000 fine and a $100 court fee.
Manglona said the jail term imposed on Leon Guerrero is not covered by suspension, probation or parole.
Manglona also imposed three months imprisonment on Leon Guerrero for possession of marijuana, with credit for time served at the Department of Corrections. He will pay an additional $500 fine.
Before “my parents’ grave, you will not see me again in court,” Leon Guerrero told Manglona as he asked her “to be merciful,” particularly considering his age and his two minor children.
But Manglona said a long jail sentence is warranted for Leon Guerrero, noting his “lack of appreciation of liberty” and “lack of fear.”
“Unfortunately, the [18 months] jail sentence [which Leon Guerrero served in federal prison] did not change him,” Manglona said.
She also described Leon Guerrero’s “promise” to “volunteer” to rehabilitate himself as “lacking credibility.”
Leon Guerrero had contacts with law enforcement during his four years under federal supervision which Manglona said could have been an opportunity for the defendant or his family members to refer him for counseling to address his addiction.
Manglona said when a search warrant was served at his residence, “drugs were all around the house.”
Detective Sean White testified there was an oversupply of “ice” on island, saying that the street value of a gram ranged from $600 to $800 in 2006, but this dropped to $300 to $350.
Manglona said during Leon Guerrero’s pretrial release, authorities seized from his son drugs and ammunition from their residence.
“He is going the wrong path,” Manglona told Leon Guerrero, referring to his son.
She said she is hoping with Leon Guerrero’s incarceration, his minor children will be spared from the evils of illegal drugs.
The defense counsel, Joseph James Camacho, told the Variety they respect the court ruling. He said he will meet with Leon Guerrero to discuss their legal options.
The prosecution recommended 25 years imprisonment, while the defense argued for time served and counseling for Leon Guerrero.
Last December, jurors found Leon Guerrero guilty of conspiracy to commit trafficking of controlled substance on March 7 and 9, 2010, while his co-defendant George Taitano Manglona, 29, was exonerated of the same charge.
Assistant Attorneys General Russel Lorfing and Shelli Neal prosecuted the case.
Jurors also found Leon Guerrero and Manglona guilty possession of marijuana on March 10, 2010.
But Leon Guerrero was acquitted of the charge of possession and trafficking of “ice” on April 14, 2009 and March 8, 2010.
