Two men accused of dealing drugs in Batavia -- in separate cases -- were in court today to consider possible plea bargains and both men said they needed more time to think about the offers.
Michael R. Ransear, 24, of Rochester, was arrested in January for allegedly dealing crack cocaine. His aunt was arrested at the same time for alleged possession of a controlled substance.
Today, Asst. D.A. David Gann told Judge Robert Noonan that Ransear has been offered a plea that would lead to a maximum six-month sentence. He would be required to plead guilty to a class D felony, criminal sale of a controlled substance.
Ransear's attorney, Fred Rarik, said his client requested more time to think about it. Judge Noonan set a trial date for October, but also granted Ransear an extension on the plea offer.
Kirby S. Wall, 32, of Rochester, was arrested in April. He reportedly tried to run from police to evade arrest but was subsequently caught in the area of 400 Towers.
Wall has been offered a 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-year prison term in exchange for pleading guilty to a felony count of criminal sale of a controlled substance as a second serious felony offense.
Wall, also, wants more time to consider the offer. Judge Noonan granted an extension on the offer, but also set a trial date in the case.
Gann asked that as a condition of his plea, Wall be required to return "the buy money," which he allegedly ditched during the foot pursuit.
Both Wall and Ransear are out on bail.
