According to reports, Austin Lee Russell, the Pawn Stars actor better known to fans as Chumlee, intends to take a plea deal for drug and weapon-related charges that resulted from a police raid on his Las Vegas home in March.
Reports claim that Russell has consented to admit guilt to marijuana possession and felony possession of a controlled substance. He will also enter a guilty plea to the lesser charge of attempting to have a handgun in one’s possession while not authorized. If the plea deal is accepted, Russell could be imprisoned for up to five years.
In accordance with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Russell plans to enter a guilty plea to one count of attempting to possess a restricted substance. As part of the plea agreement, a second felony weapon charge will be upheld.
Russell must hand over the weapons and drugs the police say they discovered on his property in addition to serving three years of probation. He also needs to receive treatment.
On March 9, police detained Russell 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.
Fox News reports that the criminal case against 33-year-old Russell will be dropped if he continues to be trouble-free. Should he fail to do so, he could spend two to five years in state prison. Despite posting a $62,000 bail, he wasn’t charged in the sexual assault case after being let go.
To present his case, Russell is due to appear in court, according to Press. The police also discovered Xanax prescription pills inside Russell’s home.
In a statement, Russell’s lawyer, David Chesnoff, said that the investigation’s outcomes and its legality would be judged in court. “Austin Russell and I both have a lot of faith in the legal system and are optimistic that the case will be decided fairly. “.
After a police raid on Russell’s Las Vegas home, the 33-year-old was taken into custody. Russell was not charged in that case, despite the raid being related to an investigation into a sexual assault. He was, however, charged with drug offenses and having 19 firearms. After posting bail, he was allowed to leave.
According to sources, Russell was known 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 broadcasts Pawn Stars stated last week that they are merely letting the legal system play out for the time being.
