Plaxico Burress was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on two counts of criminal possession and one count of reckless endangerment.
The two counts of criminal possesion of a weapon in the second degree, a Class C violent felony, each carry a minimum of 3-1/2 years in state prison and a maxiumum of 15 years. The sentences would be imposed concurrently.
New Jersey Criminal Lawyer Blog's Take: An update to a prior entry, Plaxico Burress's appearance before the grand jury did not work and he was indicted. As stated in previous entry, it was a long shot at best for this defense to work and now Burress will face trial. Furthermore, Burress is now bound by his grand jury testimony and cannot stray from it or else he faces additional perjury charges.
The best Plaxico can do now is hope to get a beneficial plea. It appears no matter what happens whether by plea or a conviction at trial, the former Giants player will be spending time in the state prison.
