A man has received the maximum prison sentence after the Maryland State Attorney’s Office stated that his distribution of fentanyl, falsely labeled as oxycodone, resulted in the death of an individual. Darrick Monte Evans was found guilty of felony distribution of fentanyl when it was discovered that the substance purchased by the victim, which they believed to be oxycodone, was actually fentanyl. The medical examiner’s office determined that the cause of death was fentanyl intoxication. According to the state attorney’s office, the victim acquired the mislabeled drug in March 2022, and evidence from their phone records revealed communication and financial transactions with Evans regarding the deal.
State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling emphasized the need for severe consequences for individuals involved in the distribution of this lethal drug. Fentanyl, disguised as a prescription pill, poses inherent dangers. In this tragic incident, the defendant’s criminal actions resulted in the loss of a life. Maryland’s sentencing guidelines recommend a prison term of 2-8 years for such offenses. However, due to the gravity of this crime, the prosecutor in this case requested the maximum sentence of 20 years, as stated by the state attorney’s office.
A man has received the maximum prison sentence after the Maryland State Attorney’s Office stated that his distribution of fentanyl, which was falsely labeled as oxycodone, resulted in the death of an individual.
Darrick Monte Evans faced a conviction for felony distribution of fentanyl when it was discovered that a person who purchased what they believed to be oxycodone had actually received fentanyl, according to the state attorney’s office.
According to the medical examiner’s office, the cause of death for the victim was determined to be fentanyl intoxication. The state attorney’s office has revealed that the individual had purchased the mislabeled drug back in March 2022.
According to the office, the victim’s phone records showed that there were texts, calls, and fund transfers to Evans for the deal.
According to State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling, individuals involved in the dissemination of this lethal substance must face severe repercussions. Fentanyl, disguised as a prescription medication, poses a significant threat. In this heartbreaking incident, the Defendant’s unlawful behavior resulted in the tragic loss of a life.
The state attorney’s office stated that although Maryland sentencing guidelines recommend a 2-8 year sentence, the severity of the crime led the prosecutor in this case to request a maximum of 20 years.