Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced today that 30-year-old Breana Nicole Smith was sentenced by Hays County District Judge Sherre K. Tibbe to 20 years in prison for possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. Smith was found guilty by a Hays County jury on March 13 and elected to have her punishment assessed by the judge.
The evidence at trial showed that Smith is a member of the criminal street gang known as the Gangster Disciples. During the punishment hearing, it was demonstrated that Smith had previously committed the offense of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Detectives with the San Marcos Police Department investigated the case.
Assistant District Attorneys Christopher Griffith and Daniella Garcia prosecuted the case. Following the verdict, Griffith said, “We appreciate the dedicated efforts of the law enforcement officers involved in this case. We take offenses committed by gang members seriously, as these individuals present a clear danger to the safety of our community.”
District Attorney Higgins added, “Hays County will not tolerate violent offenders selling drugs in our community.”
