A 36-year-old Hutchinson man convicted last week on two felony drug charges failed to convince Judge Trish Rose to grant him a reduction of his bond.

Troy Harris was convicted last week of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana with a prior conviction and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

He wanted a bond reduction while he awaits sentencing, even though the convictions mean presumptive prison. His attorney, Sarah Sweet-McKinnon argued that he is a life long resident of Hutchinson, has family ties and is no flight risk, having always showed for court hearings in previous cases. But, Senior Assistant District Attorney Steve Maxwell argued that he has a substantial criminal history and is category B, on the sentencing grid which is next to the highest you can get. He says the bond of 31-thousand, 500-bond dollars is more then reasonable. Judge Trish Rose agreed and denied the motion.

The arrest in the case came on November 28, 2011 at 6th & Keast. The defendant allegedly had drugs in the coat he denies was his, however it was found near his shoes. He also claims he didn’t know the detective was a law enforcement officer and that’s why he ran, but also fought with the officer. The state alleged that he knew Detective Pat Voth. Maxwell argued that he had prior contact with the detective and also that Detective Voth did yell that he was under arrest and that he was a police officer. But, the jury didn’t buy that argument and found him not guilty on that charge, but guilty of being in possession of the drugs.

Sentencing for the drug convictions is set for January 25, at 8:30 a-m.