Following a police raid on his Las Vegas home in March, Austin Lee Russell, the Pawn Stars star better known to fans as Chumlee, is reportedly planning to accept a plea deal for charges involving drugs and weapons.
Russell reportedly consented to admitting guilt to marijuana possession and felony possession of a controlled substance. In addition, he will enter a guilty plea to the lesser offense of trying to have a handgun in someone else’s possession without their permission. If the plea deal is accepted, Russell could serve up to five years in jail.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that Russell plans to enter a guilty plea to one count of attempting to possess a controlled substance. The plea agreement includes the retention of a second felony weapon charge.
Russell will also serve three years of probation and must turn over any weapons or drugs that the police claim they discovered on his property. He must also receive treatment.
Police detained Russell on March 9 after finding 12 firearms, a kilogram of marijuana, and a small amount of methamphetamine. Police had visited Russell’s home to look into a sexual assault.
According to Fox News, the criminal case against Russell, 33, will be dropped if he continues to be trouble-free. He could spend two to five years in state prison if that happens. Despite posting a $62,000 bail, he was not charged in the sexual assault case after being let go.
To present his case, Press is expected to see Russell in court. The police also discovered Xanax prescription pills inside Russell’s home.
David Chesnoff, Russell’s lawyer, stated in a statement that they would assess the evidence and the legitimacy of the search in court. “Austin Russell and I both have a high regard for the legal system and are confident that the case will be decided fairly. “.
Russell, 33, was detained after a police raid on his Las Vegas residence. Russell was not charged in the sexual assault investigation, despite the fact that that was the reason for the raid. He was, however, charged with drug offenses and possession of 19 firearms. He was allowed to go after posting bail.
According to sources, Russell had a reputation for throwing wild parties. The insider allegedly owned several firearms and used a lot of marijuana. Despite the History Channel’s refusal to comment on the matter, the network that airs Pawn Stars stated last week that they are merely letting the legal system play out for the time being.
