A Judge has praised the work of a former drug dealer, who was sentenced three years after offences in Oxfordshire.
Martin Chmielewski, formerly of Mountfield Road, Witney, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on April 10.
The 32-year-old pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a class A and class B drug, namely cocaine and cannabis in Witney in 2023.
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He also pleaded guilty to being in possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, namely a baton.
Judge Nigel Daly said: "I have looked at this case very carefully. You committed these offences a long time ago.
"You have no previous convictions and none since. I've had no explanation why it took three years to get you to a magistrates' court after you were arrested.
"I'm told you got out of this drug habit. You have completely come off drugs and have got a steady job.
"You have led an exemplary life since your arrest. It was a very short period when you were off the rails.
"I'm greatly impressed with your conduct over the last three years."
Chmielewski was given a 24-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.
He was ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work within 12 months and six rehabilitation activity requirement days.
An order was also made for the forfeiture and destruction of the drugs.
Judge Daly added: "This is a very unusual case. There are exceptional circumstances and that is why I have reduced the sentence."
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