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Man Accused of Attempted Murder Pleads to Lesser Charge

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Story Created: Feb 21, 2012 at 11:39 PM MDT

Story Updated: Feb 23, 2012 at 5:05 PM MDT

Grand Junction - A Mesa County man who was once accused of attempted murder is now pleading guilty to a lesser charge. In court February 21st, Tuesday morning, Nicholas Sanchez pleaded guilty to second degree assault in connection with a stabbing last year.

Officials say back in July, Sanchez and his brother arranged to meet two men near the Orchard Mesa Cemetery, to settle differences from a fight the night before. According to authorities, a knife was drawn during the encounter, and the two other men were cut and stabbed.

The victims tried to get away in a jeep, but the Sanchez brothers chased them, and the jeep eventually rolled over. Prosecutors say Nicholas Sanchez is facing anywhere from 2.5 to 8 years on the assault plea. He'll be sentenced in early April.

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guest said on Wednesday, Feb 22 at 8:52 AM

give him the full sentence. hes no better than any one else . he had bad intentions when he went there . could have ended in murder. all these people get off to easy .

Anonymous said on Wednesday, Feb 22 at 2:06 AM

Surprised they didn't plea it down to jaywalking.

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