| Diagnostic
evaluation ordered for woman who had controlled substance
By Laura Mecham
April 13, 2007 | LOGAN -- Irene Freeman, who pleaded
guilty to possession of a controlled substance, was
issued an order Thursday in court for a diagnostic evaluation
at the Utah State Prison.
After previously spending time in jail for the same
charge, Freeman was let out on probation and ordered
to attend a treatment program at the Serenity House.
Freeman left the treatment center before her rehabilitation
was complete and began using controlled substances once
again.
Upon violation of the terms and conditions of her probation,
Freeman was arrested again.
Freeman's attorney, Travis Marker, provided evidence
from Freeman's psychiatrist to Judge Gordon Low, demonstrating
the need for further testing of her mental stability
and whether it played a part in her substance use.
Rather than the potential five-year sentence, Low took
into account the recommended testing and ordered a diagnostic
evaluation, postponing a trial until June 13, 2007,
after the testing has been completed.
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