They would receive:
Michael - Manslaughter, category D felony as defined by Nevada State Law. Results in 1-4 years of imprisonment (likely early release options) and up to a $5,000 fine (likely less back in the 90s). Depends on the judge and your lawyer for getting off, but you could likely serve a lesser sentence and would probably get the minimum. There is no law against being drunk and having sex so a pretty good chance this is dismissed but clearly on coke might cause an issue (and that she was there illegally).
Everyone (including Michael): Possession of an illegal substance (if detectives/authorities actually found them to be under the influence of cocaine or found the cocaine itself) resulting in a class D felony which is punishable 1-4 years in prison. That said, for first time offenses generally charges can be dropped to a misdemeanor and judges in the past have let folks walk with probation from another charge and attending classes, etc.
Best case scenario:
Everyone charged with misdemeanor drug possession, Michael likely to jail/prison (< 1 year).
Worst case scenario:
Everyone in prison for 4 years. (unlikely)
Hard based on the judges mood, lawyer expertise/skill, cooperation with cops (hiding coke and trying to falsify evidence isn't going to help), etc. what they would've gotten.
But it's not all just a "Oh you killed a hooker lol, no worries. Later!"
If this was non-paid sex (with a consensual partner), with no evidence of possession of an illegal substance, with a lawyer you're likely looking at no jail time. Point is, don't accidentally or intentionally kill someone. You gotta be trying pretty hard to pull it off. And clearly his intoxication led to her death.
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