Mendeecees Harris’ Lawyer Wants His 8 Year Sentence Thrown Out After Accusing Judge Of Sentencing Under Old Guidelines

However, Mendeecees argued in his appeal that even though he OK’d the plea, it was ultimately up to the judge to make sure that the sentence was within the appropriate guidelines. He also argued that the amount of drugs distributed in the ring were irrelevant because he maintained that his role was that of a relatively minor courier – not a kingpin.

Mendeecees has maintained that there was no evidence that he knew the ins and outs of the drug ring or had decision making authority.

In his appeal, Mendeecees’ lawyer characterized the Harlem man as a model suspect and inmate: turning himself in voluntarily before his sentencing, agreeing to forfeit nearly $200,000 in income from “Love & Hip Hop” and speaking to kids to warn them about street life and drug dealing.

On the inside, the father of four said he successfully completed a substance abuse prevention program, classes on how to parent from prison and courses in money management, health and nutrition and public speaking.

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His lawyer argued that the court should have also taken into consideration that he is the breadwinner for four young children, his rough childhood and how he parlayed that into a reality show role.