Jolly back in court
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Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Johnny Jolly leaves Judge Mike Anderson's 262nd State District Court after a probable cause hearing on Tuesday in Houston. Jolly appeared briefly in a Houston courtroom Tuesday to answer refiled charges he illegally possessed at least 200 grams of codeine.
HOUSTON — Green Bay Packers defensive end Johnny Jolly appeared briefly in a Houston courtroom Tuesday to answer refiled charges he illegally possessed at least 200 grams of codeine.
Jolly, 26, whose hometown is Houston, was indicted by a Harris County grand jury for a second time last week, five months after prosecutors dismissed a similar charge stemming from a traffic stop a year and a half ago.
The charges were dropped in July so lab technicians could become proficient with a new piece of equipment that measures codeine, Harris County district attorney officials said.
Jolly, who has posted $10,000 bond, has said he is
innocent.
Asked outside the courtroom if he had anything to say, Jolly told The Associated Press: “Have a nice day.”
Jolly’s attorney, Brian Overstreet, said there were “real preliminary” discussions on a possible plea deal and the next step in the case would be another hearing. No date was immediately set.
A prosecutor read a brief summary of Jolly’s arrest after 1:10 a.m. on July 8, 2008, in the parking lot of a Houston club known for drug and gun use. A police gang unit pulled over his car because of excessive noise coming from amplified bass music.
Authorities said Jolly acknowledged there was a gun in the car when questioned by officers. Police found a handgun on the floor on the passenger side. A man in that seat was arrested on a gun charge and one of two people in the back seat was arrested on a marijuana possession charge.
Jolly was arrested after police “smelled the strong odor of codeine” in cups in the vehicle, according to the police report. Lab tests subsequently confirmed the codeine.
The court found there was probable cause to continue the case.
Conviction on the drug charge carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison.
Dec 25, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
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Maybe he could join the Vikings. They like pill poppers, love boats, wizzinators, drunk drivers, etc....
Dec 23, 2009 at 2:12 p.m.
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200 grams of codeine is equivalent to 50,000 tylenol #3. Generally Codeine in liquid is dosed in 3mg/ml did he have 15 gallons of the stuff? There is something very fishy. 200 grams of codeine is enough to stop the breathing of someone even as big as the Jolly ole Jolly. Something does not add up at all.
Dec 23, 2009 at 2:01 p.m.
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NVgrf....priceless!
Dec 23, 2009 at 9:56 a.m.
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Next stop......Oakland Raiders!
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