HILLSBORO, Ore. -- A local mom pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony charges of breastfeeding her son while high on meth.Michelle Hastings changed her plea in a Hillsboro courtroom Wednesday and admitted that she breastfed her son while she was using methamphetamine.
Hastings pleaded guilty to criminal mistreatment and causing another person to ingest drugs. Since both are felonies, Hastings could spend the next 15 years in prison.
Hastings was clearly emotional as she stood next to her attorney and agreed to the plea deal.
She said very little and won't be sentenced until later this month because she wants the judge to hear from her family and friends on her behalf.
Authorities said she has a long history of drug abuse and she was on parole when they arrested her this month.
Her parole officer told police about her drug use after she failed a required drug test and told officers that Hastings said she had been breastfeeding a baby.
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Hastings' sentencing is scheduled for March 31.
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