Chapter 27
The judge pounded her gavel and looked at the other five sitting there.
“Well, Mr. Shermer, seeing you were anxious to talk to the court, I’ll deal with you first. Please come over in front of the bench. Do you have representation?”
Preston walked over to the bench. “Not yet, ma’am. My barrister is out of the country and will not return until next Thursday”
“I see that you pleaded not guilty to the charges of possession and sale.”
“Yes, your Honor, partly.”
“Partly?”
“Yes, ma’am. I can’t contest to having the drugs, but I did not sell them.”
“A fine line, Mr. Shermer.”
“Yes, your Honor. I need to discuss that with my barrister, if I can postpone this until next week.”
“I understand, Mr. Shermer. As you are a homeowner here in Magog, you will be released on a fifty-thou
