A former Massachusetts chemist has indicated she will plead guilty to charges stemming from an investigation into how she allegedly mishandled sensitive evidence affecting thousands of state criminal cases dating to 2003 , according to a source with knowledge of the agreement . Mr Patel , accused of mishandling drug evidence , asked about possible sentences . Patel , however , has pleaded not guilty to all counts including obstruction of justice , lying . Ex - offenders will likely get 3 to 5 years with guilty plea , a judge says after a hearing .
Mr Patel , accused of mishandling drug evidence , asked about possible sentences . Patel , however , has pleaded not guilty to all counts including obstruction of justice , lying . Ex - offenders will likely get 3 to 5 years with guilty plea , a judge says after a hearing .