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TAMPA MAN FACING 30 YEARS PRISON WITH 10 YEAR MINIMUM MANDATORY RECEIVES PROBATION

STATE v. E.H.
Judge Manuel Lopez
Date: August, 2006

FACTS:

The Defendant was charged under the Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organization Statute. Law Enforcement alleged that the Defendant was engaged in a continuing scheme to defraud consumers by illegally obtaining credit card numbers through placement of a recording device in gas station pumps. After obtaining the numbers, the evidence indicated that illegal purchases and withdrawals at ATM’s would be made. The Defendant was facing a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years with the Department of Corrections. After an offer of Substantial Assistance and Substantial Mitigation the case was resolved.

RESULT: Probation