On Nov. 6, a 46-year-old Georgetown man was sentenced in Williamson County court for a crime tied to a 2022 overdose death.
Sentencing Details
According to court documents, John Harrison Lamb Jr. was found guilty by a jury of the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance in penalty group 1, a first-degree felony. The judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison, giving him a credit of 158 days for time already served in jail.
Connection to Clinton Dunn’s Death
Lamb’s conviction was linked to the death of 47-year-old Clinton Dunn, who was found dead in his home on Nov. 1, 2022. An autopsy determined that Dunn’s cause of death was “drug toxicity resulting from the presence of fentanyl, cocaine, tramadol, methamphetamine, and alprazolam in his system,” according to the DA’s office.
Evidence and Admissions
The Williamson County District Attorney’s Office reported that Lamb admitted to police during the investigation that he “provided Dunn with illegal substances – including cocaine and marijuana – more than once in the roughly two weeks leading up to his death.” The DA’s office also cited the autopsy findings as evidence of the drug-related nature of the death.
Legal Implications
The penalty group 1 classification places the offense in the first-degree felony tier, reflecting the seriousness of the controlled substance violation. The 10-year sentence and jail credit reflect the court’s assessment of the crime’s impact and Lamb’s prior record.
Key Takeaways
- John Harrison Lamb Jr. received a 10-year prison sentence with a 158-day jail credit.
- The sentence is connected to the 2022 overdose death of Clinton Dunn, who died from multiple drugs.
- Lamb admitted to providing cocaine and marijuana to Dunn in the weeks before the death.
The case underscores the legal consequences of drug distribution and highlights the tragic outcomes that can arise from substance misuse. The sentencing, announced in Williamson County, serves as a reminder of the serious penalties associated with controlled substance offenses linked to fatal overdoses.
