UPDATE: Just before the trial began, the defendant entered an Alford plea, which means he admits there is enough evidence to convict him, but he does not admit guilt. The plea has a similar effect as pleading guilty. He will be formally sentenced on March 8 by Judge Rene Williams. Commonwealth Attorney Zac Greenwell is recommending a total of 10 years and will not oppose shock probation for Brewer.
A Metropolis, Ill., man will stand trial today in Crittenden Circuit Court on felony drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation in 2010.
Willard C. Brewer is charged with complicity possession of methamphetamine, complicity to manufacture meth and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jury selection began at 8 a.m.
