Madhavi Pandya pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance – marijuana.  Federal Judge Llyod George sentenced Madhavi Pandya a 5 years of probation along with $6,100 fine. 

Probation conditions include that Madhavi Pandya shall not commit another federal, state or local crime and shall not unlawfully possess a controlled substance. The defendant, Madhavi shall also refrain from any unlawful use of a controlled substance and shall submit to one drug test within 15 days of placement on probation and at least two periodic drug tests thereafter, as determined by the court.  Madhavi shall also cooperate in the collection of DNA as directed by the probation officer.

Judge ordered certain special conditions of supervision. As per the judgement, Madhavi shall be confined to home confinement with location monitoring, if available, for a period of nine months; shall participate in and successfully complete a substance abuse treatment and/or cognitive based life skills program; shall refrain from the use and possession of beer, wine, liquor, and other forms of intoxicants while participating in substance abuse treatment; shall complete 40 hours of community service, as approved and directed by the probation officer.  Additionally, Madhavi shall not possess, have under your control, or have access to any firearm, explosive device, or other dangerous weapons, as defined by federal, state, or local law.

Some of the standard conditions of supervision includes that defendant Madhavi shall not leave the judicial district without the permission of the court or probation officer; shall work regularly at a lawful occupation, unless excused by the probation officer for schooling, training, or other; shall refrain from excessive use of alcohol and shall not purchase, possess, use, distribute, or administer any controlled substance or any paraphernalia related to any controlled substances, except as prescribed by a physician; shall permit a probation officer to visit him or her at any time at home or elsewhere and shall permit confiscation of any contraband observed in plain view of the probation officer along with other conditions of supervision.

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