Jackson woman sentenced to probation for drug paraphernalia

A Jackson woman authorities found in possession of drug paraphernalia in October was sentenced to probation Monday by Circuit Court Judge Benjamin F. Lewis.

At the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse, Lewis ordered Tamani S. Routhieaux to complete five years of supervised probation, suspending the imposition of a prison sentence.

Routhieaux was charged with use of drug paraphernalia after Jackson police reportedly found a shake-and-bake methamphetamine lab inside her home. She shared the residence with her 13-year-old daughter at the time.

Routhieaux pleaded guilty Feb. 28.

"I think this is out of character in respect to using drugs," Routhieaux's attorney, public defender Ted Liszewski, told the judge.

Lewis ordered several conditions of probation, restricting Routhieaux from using drugs or alcohol and from purchasing or using pseudoephedrine, the main ingredient in manufacturing methamphetamine.

Routhieaux was also ordered to complete any in- or outpatient treatment suggested by her probation officer and must also complete the circuit's drug court program.

"That's a lot to do, but if you get all this done you won't have a felony conviction," Lewis said.

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