One of the two men charged in a pair of burglaries in September entered a guilty plea in Genesee County Court today and faces up to 10 years in prison.
Michael J. Hilton, 20, a former Le Roy resident, entered a guilty plea to burglary, 2nd. He had also been charged with grand larceny, 4th.
According to District Attorney Lawrence Friedman, Hilton faced two additional burglary charges -- a break-in at 39 Trumbull Parkway and one at 36 Williams St. -- but his office won't file those charges as part of the plea agreement.
Under the plea agreement, Hilton waived his right to appeal and agreed to pay an unspecified amount of restitution to his victims.
However, in order for the two uncharged burglaries to be included in any restitution total, the DA's office would need to file charges in those cases. Friedman told Judge Robert C. Noonan that is possible, though the charges would not figure into Hilton's sentencing.
Hilton can't receive more than 10 years in prison, under the terms of the agreement. Sentencing is set for May 9.
Hilton was arrested with Kurt Hawkins following a pair of break-ins on Williams and Swan streets, Batavia, in late September.
Hilton and Hawkins reportedly entered an occupied residence on Swan Street.
Hawkins was sentenced Monday on burglary and assault convictions to nine years in prison.
