Rhydeem Otthello Hudson

Rhydeem Otthello Hudson, 404 N. Parker St., Warsaw, who turned 18 just 10 days ago, was sentenced to a total of two years in the Kosciusko County Jail Monday morning, after he failed to appear for his sentencing in April, due to the birth of his son.

Hudson was sentenced, based on a plea agreement, of a lesser charge of possession of marijuana and resisting law enforcement, class A misdemeanors. Charges of failure to appear and unlawful sale of legend drugs were dismissed.

Hudson explained to the court his failure to appear in April was caused by his girl friend being in labor, delivering his son the following day. “I had to be there to see my son’s birth,” Hudson stated.

Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed said he understood the desire to be at the birth, but he could have called “like a responsible person … you are a smart guy with a ton of potential. But you are wasting it … Are you going to take care of your son? You can tell me that today, but it is up to you when you walk out of here if you will take advantage … this is your last chance if you continue to make poor choices.”

It was noted he would be given 64 days credit and while the one-year sentence on the two counts would be served consecutive, the sentence would also be served concurrent with a probation violation charge.

Hudson was waived to adult court on March 31, 2014, after he was initially charged with dealing marijuana within 1,000 feet of school property, class C felony; resisting law enforcement, class D felony; and possession or use of a legend drug, a class D felony. The charge of failure to appear was added on April 23.

The probation violation charge stems from failing to report for scheduled appointments with the probation department, or contacting the department to reschedule missed appointments.