Today, Chuck Lanehart negotiated dismissals in drug cases involving four young Gaines County residents.

The clients, all under the age of 21, were arrested last year for felony possession of THC and Class A misdemeanor possession of marijuana, along with possession of drug paraphernalia charges.

Because of unreasonable delay in presenting the charges to the prosecutor, the DA agreed to dismiss the cases. Each of the four will be eligible for an expunction soon, earning a clear criminal record.