In addition to the paper-wrapped packets of heroin, police also turned up nearly 100 prescription pain pills, two shotguns and a TEC-9 semi-automatic handgun with an extended clip, according to charging documents filed Friday in Missoula County Justice Court.
A week ago, Falcon had only to ride out his three-year deferred sentence by not screwing up for 18 months, and the drug charge would have disappeared from his record. He would have been able to continue his college education, travel abroad and even spend summer breaks at home with his family in New Jersey.
State prosecutors have 10 days to file a petition to revoke the deferred drug sentence, which would leave Falcon again facing a five-year prison term for the pill of Ecstasy in his pants pocket. Meanwhile, he faces an additional 40-year prison term for the heroin and gun charges.
A week ago, Falcon appeared in court with his arm in a sling, which provided an ostensible explanation as to why he tested positive for numerous opiates.
On Thursday, after searching Falcon's home on Wakonda Court, police found the sling discarded on the floor of his car.
Judge John Larson inquired about the man's sudden recovery at Friday's court hearing, and asked Falcon's attorney, Lance Jasper, to provide the court with proof of his prescription medications.
“He could have recovered. I don't know,” Larson said.
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