At the time , he said he hoped youth would learn a lesson from his mistakes .
Suarez regained the public spotlight in 1991 when he received a 22 - month prison sentence for conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute .
At the time , Suarez said Suarez hoped youth would learn a lesson from Suarez 's mistakes .
Suarez regained the public spotlight in 1991 when he received a 22 - month prison sentence for conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute .