An Atchison woman chooses prison time instead of participating in a probationary rehab program Friday in Atchison County Court.
Billie Royer will now serve 15 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections on a felony cocaine possession charge that occurred last year.
County Attorney Gerald Kuckelman recommended to the courts an 18 month probation term that included an extensive rehab program under Kansas Senate Bill 123 that was passed a few years ago.
Judge Martin Asher asked Royer several times if she was sure she wanted to take the probation and rehab instead of the prison alternative, but she refused each time.
Royer will have one year of supervised probation upon her release.
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Neb man seriously injured in Brown Co wreck
Two wrecks, arrests, in Atchison Co
Sabetha woman injured in Brown Co rollover crash
Motorcyclist killed in Washington Co crash
Two hurt, one cited, in Atchison wreck
Two local cooperatives announce merger agreement
Waterville man charged with murder waives prelim hearing
Missing Rock Port juveniles found
Marysville teen injured in Nemaha Co rollover crash
Trio arrested after Jackson Co traffic stop
ATCO Sheriff seeks hit and run driver
Hiawatha man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender
Historic Atchison properties named to natl register
Mayetta man jailed on drug and weapons charges
Longtime Doniphan Co official announces retirement
Topeka man jailed in Jackson Co following pursuit
LATEST STORIES
Pre-teen named as business window breaker
First rural-focused LEO autism training comes to Atchison
Hearings set in Jackson Co on proposed solar regulations
Council gives approval to Skoch Park project
Hiawatha man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender
Holton man injured in vehicle-pedestrian collision
Topeka man jailed in Jackson Co following pursuit
Boil Order NOT required for Pawnee City water system
RELATED STORIES
Falls City man arrested on multiple charges
State senators listen to frustrations with crime
Authorities Continue to Look for Suspect
Investigation Yields Information About Richardson Co Thefts
Missouri Authorities Find Stolen Money in Tree
Man Faces Sex Assault Charges in SE Nebraska
Tecumseh Man Pleads Not Guilty to Falls City Thefts
Falls City Attempted Murder Case Moved to District Court