NORWICH – A woman who was accused of multiple burglaries in Chenango and Broome counties pleaded guilty in court Monday.

Liza Benjamin, 22, pleaded guilty to one count of second degree burglary, a class C felony. Originally she was charged with three counts of second degree burglary and one count of petit larceny. She will be sentenced Sept. 14, facing between three and a half to 15 years in state prison. In court, her attorney, Joseph Cawley, said an agreement between the prosecution and defense had indicated that the District Attorney would recommend a minimal sentence.

“These defendants are charged with a series of burglaries in Chenango County and in the plea today the defendant accepted a C felony and agreed to pay back the restitution. All the crimes were motivated over drugs and if it wasn’t for the lack of previous dealings with the law, she would be going away for much longer,” said District Attorney Joseph McBride.