On September 28, 2011, the Eighth District Court, Vernal Department, Uintah County, State of Utah accepted a guilty plea from the defendant, Adam F. Sepulveda, for Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Insurance, a Class A Misdemeanor, amended from a Third Degree Felony. Based on the defendant’s Class A Misdemeanor conviction, the defendant was sentenced to a one year jail term, which was suspended. The defendant was given a probation term of two years, to be supervised by Court Probation. The defendant agreed to pay full restitution of $9,604.00.
On September 27, 2011, the Fifth District Court, Cedar City Department, Iron County, State of Utah accepted a guilty plea from the defendant, David A. Crawshaw, of Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Compensation, a Third Degree Felony, amended from a Second Degree Felony. Based on the defendant’s Third Degree Felony conviction, the defendant was sentenced to zero to five years in the Utah State Prison and fined $5,000.00. This sentence was stayed, pending the defendant’s strict adherence to and compliance with his terms of probation. However, the defendant is to serve a 90 day jail sentence, with credit for time served to date. The defendant was ordered to report to the Iron County Jail on November 25, 2011, to serve straight time. The defendant was ordered to pay full restitution to Department of Workforce Services of $14,152.00.
On September 7, 2011, the Fourth District Court, Provo Department, Utah County, State of Utah, accepted a guilty plea from the defendant, Daniel L. Przybyla for Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, amended from a Third Degree Felony. On October 5, 2011, the defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days, of which 350 days were suspended. The Judge gave the defendant the choice to serve the remaining 15 days through Work Diversion or with 15 days straight in jail. The defendant was fined $2,500.00, but all except $793.00 was suspended. The defendant was placed on probation for 24 months, which is to be supervised by the Fourth District Court. The Judge ordered the defendant to pay full restitution of $9,216.00.
On September 6, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, JERIMY L. NEIBAUR, guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation Fraud, a Class A Misdemeanor, amended from a third degree felony. The defendant was sentenced to 36 months good behavior court probation terms. The defendant must pay restitution in the amount of $3,233.00 for the fraud overpayment and $3,233.00 for a civil penalty to the Utah Department of Workforce Services.
On July 21, 2011, the Fourth District Court, Provo Department, Utah County, State of Utah, accepted a guilty plea from the defendant, Dustin D. Gordon for Attempted Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, amended from a Third Degree Felony. On October 6, 2011, the defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days, of which 350 days were suspended. The Judge ordered the Defendant to the Utah County Jail; but granted him the privilege of Work Diversion, if he qualifies, to be completed by March 6, 2012 for the remaining days, rather than straight jail time. The defendant was placed on probation for 18 months, which is to be supervised by the Fourth District Court. The Judge ordered the defendant to pay full restitution of $9,723.00 plus interest, by March 6, 2013, on behalf of the State of Utah.
On July 18, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Cindy Lee Bohn, guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation Fraud, a Class A Misdemeanor, amended from a 3rd degree felony. Based on the defendant’s conviction, the defendant was sentenced to 365 days in jail. The total jail time of 365 days was suspended. The defendant was ordered to pay criminal restitution of $9,318.00 on behalf of the victim, Department of Workforce Services. In addition, the defendant will pay $9,318.00 for the civil penalty. The defendant was placed on 36 months Good Behavior Probation with the Court, with conditions. The Court ordered that if restitution is paid early court agrees to terminate probation earlier.
On July 12, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the Defendant, Ana Manila, guilty of Attempted Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Compensation, a 3rd Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to pay restitution of $17,628.00. The defendant was placed on 36 months court probation.
On July 7, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the Defendant, John William Pacheco, guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, amended to a Class A Misdemeanor, from a third degree felony. The defendant is sentenced to a term of 59 days in Jail. The sentence is to commence on January 1, 2012. The Court ordered the defendant to pay Restitution in the amount of $4,697.00 plus a civil penalty of $4,697.00 to be paid to the Utah Department of Workforce Services.
On June 10, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the Defendant, James Lamarr Jones, guilty to Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, a Class A Misdemeanor, amended from a second degree felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days in jail. The total time suspended was 365 days. The defendant was fined $4,625.00. The entire amount of the fine was suspended. The defendant must complete 50 hours of community service. The defendant must pay restitution in the amount of $11,238.00 on behalf of Department of Workforce Services. The defendant was placed on 36 months’ probation, with conditions.
On June 7, 2011, the Fifth District Court, St George Department, Washington County, State of Utah, accepted a guilty plea from the Defendant, Matthew P Ferguson, for Unemployment Compensation False Statements, a Second Degree Felony amended to a Third Degree Felony. Defendant was sentenced to an indeterminate prison term not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison, suspended. The Court also ordered defendant to serve one year in the Washington County Jail, also suspended. Defendant was ordered to serve 30 days in the Washington County Jail on weekends beginning June 11, 2011. Defendant received a $5,000.00 fine, all of which was suspended. Defendant was further ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $10,852.00. Defendant was placed on 36 months’ probation.
On May 25, 2011, the Fourth District Court, Provo Department, Utah County, State of Utah, accepted a no contest plea from the Defendant, Benjamin J. Barker, for Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Compensation, a Third Degree Felony amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. Defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days, all of which was suspended. Defendant received a $2,500.00 fine, of which all but $788.00 was suspended. Defendant is to complete 40 hours of community service to be completed by August 25, 2011. Defendant was placed on probation for 18 months.
On May 17, 2011, the Fifth District Court, Cedar City Department, Iron County, State of Utah accepted a guilty plea from defendant, Tyson S. Hales, of Attempted Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Compensation, a Third Degree Felony, amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. Defendant sentenced to a term of 365 days, with 355 days to be suspended. Defendant was to serve ten days in the Iron County jail on week-ends beginning May 20, 2011, for 48 hours and consecutive week-ends thereafter until ten days is served. A fine totaling $4,783.00 was imposed but also suspended pending Defendant’s strict adherence to the terms of his probation. Defendant was ordered to pay full restitution to Department of Workforce Services of $8,714.00. Defendant is to obey all laws and must pay $200 public defender fee. Defendant must write an apology letter to Work Force Services, to be routed through the Iron County Attorney’s Office, and successfully complete Drug Court program. Defendant was placed on 24 months’ probation.
On April 18, the 5th District Court, St George, Washington County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Curtis Aaron Lyman, guilty of fraudulently obtaining Unemployment Compensation, 3rd Degree Felony amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant is sentenced to a jail term of 1 year (s). The total time suspended for jail term is 1 year (s). Defendant has paid restitution in the amount of $8,672.00. Defendant shall pay a fine in the amount of $33.00 which includes the surcharge. The defendant is placed on probation for 24 month (s).
On April 12, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Sterling B Lucas, guilty of attempted fraudulently obtaining Unemployment Compensation a 3rd Degree felony amended to Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 day (s). The total time suspended for this charge is 365 day (s). The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $2,879.00 plus interest and pay a civil penalty in the amount of $2,879.00. The defendant was placed on 36 month (s) probation.
On April 12, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Adriane E Garcia, guilty of attempted fraudulently obtaining Unemployment Compensation a 2nd Degree felony amended to a 3rd Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $5,049.00 plus interest and pay a civil penalty in the amount of $5,049.00. The defendant was placed on 36 month (s) probation.
On April 8, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Lisa E. Snelton, guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a 2nd Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to 365 days in jail. The total time suspended for this charge is 365 days. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution of $7,152.00. In addition, the defendant will pay $7,152.00 for the civil penalty. The defendant was placed on probation for a period of 36 months.
On April 5, the 6th District Court, Richfield, Sevier County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Brice W Holmes, guilty of fraudulently obtaining Unemployment Compensation, 2nd Degree Felony amended to a 3rd Degree Felony. The defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. Defendant is to pay $9,533.00 in fines however all of the fines are suspended due to large amount of restitution. Defendant has paid restitution in the amount of $22,936.00 to the recipient of Attn Benefit Payment Department of Workforce Services. The defendant is placed on probation for 72 month (s).
On April 4, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Lacy Alaine Rackley, guilty of attempted fraudulently obtaining Unemployment Compensation a 3rd Degree felony amended to Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 360 day (s). The total time suspended for this charge is 360 day (s). The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $4,564 and pay a civil penalty in the amount of $4,564.00. The defendant was placed on 36 month (s) probation.
On March 31, 2011, the 4th District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Lance W Christensen, guilty of fraudulently obtaining Unemployment Compensation, 3rd Degree Felony amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant is sentenced to a serve 60 days in the Utah County Jail. Time may be served on GPS program. Defendant is to sign up for GPS within 14 days, provide proof to the Court within 21 days and provide proof of completion. Defendant has paid restitution in the amount of $6,348.00 plus interest pay in behalf of Workforce Service. Defendant is to pay a fine of $793.00, which includes the surcharge. The defendant is placed on probation for 24 month (s).
On March 21, 2011, the 4th District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found the defendant, John D Nay, guilty of fraudulently obtaining Unemployment Compensation, 2nd Degree Felony amended to a 3rd Degree Felony. The defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant is ordered to a serve 40 days in Utah County Jail. He must report to the Utah County Jail by March 25, 2011 by 5:00 p.m. He may be released to do 160 hours community service in lieu of the remaining 20 day sentence. Defendant has paid restitution in the amount of $6,969.50.00 plus interest pay in behalf of Workforce Service. Defendant is to pay a fine of $983.00, which includes the surcharge. The defendant is placed on probation for 36 month (s).
On March 9, 2011, the Fifth District Court, St George, Washington County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Wesley C Brown, guilty of fraudulently obtaining Unemployment Compensation, 3rd Degree Felony amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant is sentenced to a jail term of 1 year. The total time suspended for jail term is 1 year. Defendant shall pay restitution in the amount of $9,290.00 plus. Defendant shall pay a fine in the amount of $33.00 which includes the surcharge. The defendant is placed on probation for 36 months.
On March 9, 2011, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Joshua Meador, guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, 3rd Degree Felony amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant is sentenced to a jail term of 365 days. The total time suspended for jail term is 350 days. Defendant is to serve 15 days in jail. Defendant is to report to the Utah County Jail by March 17, 2011 by 9:00 a.m. Defendant is to pay $7150.00 plus interest in behalf of Department of Workforce Services. Defendant is to pay a fine of $2,212.00, which includes the surcharge. The defendant is placed on probation for 18 months.
On March 8, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Kevin Troy Bowen, guilty of attempted Unemployment Compensation by a false statement a 3rd Degree felony amended to Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant is sentenced to a term of 365 days. The total time suspended for this charge is 365 days. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $3,443.00. The defendant is to pay civil penalty in the amount of $3,443.00. The defendant was placed on probation for 36 months.
On March 7, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Bryon P Tavai, guilty of attempted false statement regarding Unemployment Compensation a 3rd Degree felony amended to Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days. The total time suspended for this charge is 365 days. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $6,219.00 plus interest. The defendant was placed on probation for 36 months.
On March 4, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Chase Till, guilty of attempted fraudulently obtaining Unemployment Compensation a 3rd Degree felony amended to Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant is to complete 100 hours of community service. Community service is to be completed by December 4, 2011. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $6,836.00 plus interest. Defendant is to pay a fine of $440.00 which includes the surcharge. The defendant was placed on probation for 36 months.
On February 25, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Paul David Card, guilty to Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, a third degree felony. The defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant is to pay restitution of $9,151.00 and a civil penalty of $9,434.00 on behalf of the victim, the Department of Workforce Services (DWS). The defendant must pay $150.00 recoupment fees on behalf of Legal Defenders Association for attorney fees. The defendant was placed on probation for 36 months, with conditions.
On February 16, 2011, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Joseph E Larsen, guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, 2nd Degree Felony amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant is sentenced to a jail term of 365 days. The total time suspended for jail term is 365 days. Defendant paid the restitution amount of $14,060. Defendant is to pay a fine of $433.00, which includes the surcharge. The defendant is placed on probation for 12 months.
On February 11, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Buddy C Flitton, guilty of attempted Unemployment Compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, amended from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days. The total time suspended for this charge is 365 days. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $3,403.00 plus interest and $3,403.00 for a civil penalty. The defendant was placed on 36-month probation to be supervised by Good Behavior Probation.
On February 9, the Second District Court, Ogden, Weber County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Crystal Chadwick, guilty of attempted fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation a 3rd Degree Felony amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant is sentenced to a jail term of 1 year. The total time suspended for jail term is 1 year. The Court is informed that the defendant has already reimbursed $2,040.00 in unemployment compensation back to the State. The defendant is to pay $500.00 in a fine plus a $35.00 security fee, which includes the surcharge. The defendant is placed on probation for 18 months.
On February 7, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Korey D Brown, guilty of attempted fraudulently obtaining Unemployment Compensation a 3rd Degree felony amended to Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days. The total time suspended for this charge is 365 days. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $4,196.75 plus interest and pay a civil penalty in the amount of $4,483.00. The defendant was placed on probation for 36 months.
On February 7, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Ruth Elaine Davidson, guilty of attempted false statement regarding Unemployment Compensation a 3rd Degree felony amended to Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days. The total time suspended for this charge is 365 days. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $3,868.00 plus interest. The defendant was placed on 3 year probation.
On February 7, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Lial Richard Gingell, guilty of attempted fraudulently obtaining Unemployment Compensation a 3rd Degree felony amended to Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days. The total time suspended for this charge is 365 days. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $7,012.00 plus interest. The defendant was placed probation for 3 years.
On January 27, the Eighth District Court, Duchesne, Duchesne County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Edmund J White, guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation a 3rd Degree Felony amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant is sentenced to a jail term of 365 days. The total time suspended for jail term is 365 days. Defendant has paid restitution in the amount of $8,036.00 in behalf of Department of Workforce Services to The Court. The defendant is to pay $250.00 in a fine. The defendant is placed on probation for 2 years. The defendant is not to purchase, possess or consume any alcohol or be where alcohol is being consumed or possessed. The defendant is not to violate any laws. The defendant is to submit to search and seizure at the discretion of his supervising agency. The defendant is to submit to drug testing through bodily fluids if requested by his supervising agency.
On January 25, 2011, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Alvin F Nau, plead no contest of wrongful appropriation, 3rd Degree Felony amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant is sentenced to a jail term of 365 days. The total time suspended for jail term is 365 days. Defendant has paid restitution in the amount of $9,892.00 plus interest. The defendant is placed on probation for 36 months
On January 20, 2011, the Fifth District Court, St George, Washington County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Andrew D Earle, guilty of fraudulently obtaining Unemployment Compensation, 2nd Degree Felony amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant is sentenced to a jail term of 365 days. The total time suspended for jail term is 365 days. Defendant has paid restitution in the amount of $5,733.00 plus interest. Defendant shall pay a fine in the amount of $1500 plus interest. The defendant is placed on probation for 36 months.
On January 14, 2011, the Third District Court, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Larisa L Durazo, guilty of attempted Unemployment Compensation - False Statement, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days. The total time suspended for this charge is 365 days. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $7,854.00 plus interest. The defendant was placed on 36-month probation.
On January 4, 2011, the Fourth District Court, Juab, Juab County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Steve J Vonmotz, guilty of attempted fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, Third Degree Felony amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant is sentenced to a jail term of one year. The total time suspended for jail term is one year. In lieu of any jail term being imposed, the defendant is ordered to complete 100 hours of community service hours within 90 days of today’s date. Defendant has paid restitution in the amount of $9,948.00 plus interest pay in behalf of Unemployment Compensation Fund. Defendant is to pay a fine of $533.00. The defendant is placed on probation for two years.
On January 3, 2011, the Seventh District Court, Monticello, San Juan County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Francis Lee, guilty of attempted fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Second Degree Felony amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant is sentenced to a jail term of one year. The total time suspended for jail term is one year. Defendant has paid restitution in the amount of $14,002.00 in behalf of Collections Department of Department of Workforce Services. The defendant is placed on probation for 24 months. Defendant is to pay a fine of $773.00.
On December 17, 2010, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Kerry Thomas, guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days. The total time suspended for this charge is 365 days. Defendant was ordered to serve 15 days in the Utah County Jail Work Diversion program. The defendant was ordered to pay a fee of $500.0. Defendant placed on probation for 36 months to be supervised by Fourth District Court. Defendant is ordered to pay $9,778.00 in restitution to the Department of Workforce Services.
On December 6, 2010, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Lora Dawn Rasmussen, guilty to Attempted Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Compensation, a third degree felony amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days in jail. The total time suspended was 365 days. The defendant was placed on 36 months probation. The defendant is to pay restitution of $3,416.00 for the fraud overpayment and $3,416.00 for the civil penalty, for a total amount of $6,832.00, to the Department of Workforce Services.
On December 1, 2010, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Jared P Spencer, guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a jail term of 365 days. The 365 days time is suspended. The defendant was placed on 24-month probation. The defendant is to serve 15 days in jail. The defendant is to complete 150 hours of community service in lieu of 15 days in jail. The defendant was ordered to pay a fee of $773.00 and the defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $3,089.00.
On November 15, 2010, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Rontrell Rachard Rivers, guilty to Attempted Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Compensation, a second degree felony amended to a third degree felony. Based on the defendant’s conviction, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. To the Salt Lake County Sheriff: The defendant is remanded to your custody for transportation to the Utah State Prison where the defendant will be confined. This case is concurrent to the Federal commitment that defendant is presently serving. The Court orders the defendant to pay restitution in the amount of $11,289.00 and a civil penalty in the amount of $11,298.00.
On November 9, 2010, the Fifth District Court, St. George, Washington County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Gregory R. Cobbley, guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Third Degree Felony. Defendant sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison time suspended. Defendant is to complete 50 hours of community service. Defendant placed on 36-month probation and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $10,801.00.
On October 25, 2010, the Third District Court, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Douglas B. Anderton, guilty of obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days. The total time suspended for this charge is 365 days. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $3,896.00 plus interest. In addition, the defendant is to pay a civil penalty of $3,896.00 in lieu of jail time. The defendant was placed on 36-month probation to be supervised by Third District Court.
On October 14, 2010, the Second District Court, Ogden, Weber County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Christina L. Lopez, guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 day(s). The total time suspended for this charge is 350 day(s). Defendant to serve 15 days in the Weber County jail with credit for time served. The defendant was placed on 18-month probation and shall pay a fine of $370 and pay restitution in the amount of $3,825.00.
On October 8, 2010, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Johnny Rodriguez Imperial, guilty to Attempted Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Compensation - False Statement, a third degree felony amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days in jail. The total time suspended was 365 days. The defendant was placed on 36 months probation. The defendant is to pay restitution of $11,124.00 (a fraud overpayment of $4,997.00; and a civil penalty of $6,127.00). Payments are to be made to the Department of Workforce Services at a rate of at least $200.00 per month. If the defendant misses any monthly payments, State will recommend a year in jail - zero tolerance.
On October 7, 2010, the Fifth District Court, St. George, Washington County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Shay L. Ramirez, guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class B Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. Defendant sentenced to a term of 180 days. Total time suspended for this charge is 180 days. Defendant placed on 24-month probation and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $9,902.00 ($4,951.00 overpayment and $4,951.00 penalty amount) plus any interest.
On September 29, 2010, the Sixth District Court, Manti, Sanpete County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Jacob W. Timmons, guilty of attempted fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. Prison term suspended. Defendant has paid restitution in the amount of $11,083.00 to the Department of Workforce Services. The defendant is placed on probation for 36 months to be supervised by the Court.
On September 21, 2010, the Sixth District Court, Richfield, Sevier County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Cory L. Heath, guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a jail term of one year. The total time suspended for this charge is one year. Defendant has paid restitution in the amount of $7,132.00 ($3,566.00 overpayment and $3,566.00 penalty) to the Department of Workforce Services. The defendant is placed on probation for 18 months to be supervised by the Court.
On July 27, 2010, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Carol A. Roseman, guilty of obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days. The total time suspended for this charge is 365 days. The defendant is to pay a fine of $33.00 to the court. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $9,172.00 plus interest. The defendant was placed on 24-month probation to be supervised by Fourth District Court.
On July 26, 2010, the Third District Court, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Frankie Rae Roybal, guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, amended to a third degree felony from a second-degree felony. On the State’s motion, the information was amended to Attempted Unemployment – False Statement, a third degree felony. Based on the defendant’s conviction, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant is to pay a restitution amount of $6,386.48 and she must also pay $7,713.00 as a civil penalty. The defendant is placed on probation for 36 months to be supervised by Third District Court.
On July 8, 2010, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Chris Campbell, guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of one year. The total time suspended for this charge is one year. The defendant was ordered to serve 15 days in jail and to complete 15 days in the work diversion program to be completed within 90 days. The defendant was ordered to pay a fee of $773.00. The defendant placed on probation for 27 months to be supervised by Fourth District Court. The defendant is ordered to continue with payment of the restitution.
On June 15, 2010, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Garrett Baxter, guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days in the Utah County Jail. The total time suspended for this charge is 365 days. The defendant was placed on 24-month probation to be supervised by the Fourth District Court. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $6,566.00 ($3,283.00 overpayment and $3,283 penalty) in the amount of $200 per month until paid in full to the Department of Workforce Services.
On June 7, 2010, the Seventh District Court, Price, Carbon County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Eugene M. Sanchez, guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a jail term of one year. The total time suspended for this charge is one year. The defendant is to pay a fine of $500 to the court and pay restitution of $6,820 directly to the Department of Workforce Services at a rate they specify. The defendant was placed on probation for 24 months to be supervised by Seventh District Court.
On May 12, 2010, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found Jared Smith guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Second Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days in the Utah County Jail. The total time suspended for this charge is 365 days. The defendant was placed on 12-month probation. The defendant was ordered to pay a fee of $777.00, to be paid in full by June 12, 2010. Defendant is to complete 80 hours of community service to be completed by November 12, 2010. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $10,308.00 plus interest to the Department of Workforce Services.
On April 20, 2010, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Michael J. Black, guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Second Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to an indeterminate jail term of 365 days. The 365-day term was suspended. The defendant was placed on 48-month probation. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $14,070.00 to the Department of Workforce Services.
On April 20, 2010, the Fifth Judicial Court, Cedar City, Iron County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Dana W. Cooper, Sr., guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Second Degree Felony. Defendant was sentenced to 365 days in the Iron County Jail. The total time suspended for this charge is 361 days. Defendant is placed on probation for 36 months. The defendant was ordered to pay a fee of $783.00 plus interest and to pay restitution in the amount of $10,868.00 to the Department of Workforce Services and to write a letter of apology to DWS.
On April 15, 2010, the Second District Court, Farmington Department, Davis County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Jerome Douglas Davis, guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Compensation, a 3rd degree felony. The defendant was sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant must complete 40 hours of community service by August 1, 2010. The defendant must pay attorney fees of $500.00, plus interest, on behalf of Davis County Treasurer. The defendant must pay restitution in the amount of $3,454.00 on behalf of Department of Workforce Services, at a rate of $200.00 per month to be paid on the 25th of each month. The defendant is placed on probation for 36 months.
On April 13, 2010, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Agripina Padilla, guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation - False Statement, amended to a third degree felony from a second-degree felony. The defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant must pay restitution of $4,716.00 at minimum of $100.00 per month by the 13th of each month. Defendant is to pay a civil penalty fine of $4,470.00. The defendant is placed on probation for 36 months.
On April 12, 2010, the Second District Court, Farmington Department, Davis County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Dustin Robert Patterson, guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Compensation, a third degree felony. The defendant was sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant must pay attorney fees of $500.00, on behalf of Davis County Treasurer. The defendant must pay restitution in the amount of $9,458.00 on behalf of Department of Workforce Services at a rate of $200.00 per month beginning June 1, 2010. The defendant is placed on probation for 36 months.
On April 8, 2010, a jury found the defendant, Taniela F. Kivalu, guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Second Degree Felony. On May 18, 2010, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, sentenced the defendant to an indeterminate term of not less than one year nor more than fifteen years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term was suspended. Based on the defendant's conviction, the defendant is sentenced to a term of 90 days in the Utah County Jail. Commitment began immediately. The defendant was ordered to pay a fee of $1,143.00. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $10,248.00 to the Department of Workforce Services. The defendant was placed on probation for 36 months.
On April 5, 2010, the Seventh District Court, Price, Carbon County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Kenneth D. Hall, guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a jail term of one year. The total time suspended for this charge is one year. The defendant is to pay a fine of $500 to the court. Defendant was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $5,943.00 directly to the Department of Workforce Services in the amount of $250.00 minimum per month. The defendant is placed on probation for 12 months to be supervised by the Seventh District Court.
On March 16, 2010, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Cody W. Martinez, guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Third Degree Felony, reduced from a Second Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant is to serve 60 days in Utah County Jail. Jail suspended upon full payment of restitution within probationary period. The defendant was placed on 36-month probation. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $17,488.00 to the Department of Workforce Services; monthly payments of $1,000.00 due on the 16th for 17 months.
On February 25, 2010, the Second District Court, Ogden, Weber County, State of Utah, accepted the defendant's guilty plea of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Third Degree Felony. On June 10, 2010, the defendant, Christa A. Frew, was sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term was suspended; the defendant to serve 30 days in jail. The defendant was ordered to report to Weber County Jail by 9:00 a.m., June 11, 2010. The defendant was placed on 36-month probation with the conditions of the parole including payment of restitution in the amount of $3,868.00.
On February 1, 2010, the Third District Court, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Harry L. Woolboy, guilty of Attempted Unemployment Compensation-False Statement, a third degree felony amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days in jail. The total time suspended was 365 days. The defendant was placed on 36 months probation, with conditions. The defendant is to pay restitution of $5,799.00 (a fraud overpayment of $2,601.00; and a civil penalty of $3,198.00) to the Department of Workforce Services.
On January 25, 2010, the Third District Court, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Antoinette T. Henry, guilty of attempting to fraudulently obtain unemployment compensation, a third degree felony amended to a Class A misdemeanor. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days in jail. The total time suspended was 365 days. The defendant was placed on 36 months probation, with conditions. The defendant is to pay restitution of $6,762.00 to the Department of Workforce Services and is to have no further violations of law. The total judgment entered was $6,762.00, which consisted of $3,381.00 for the fraud overpayment and $3,381.00 for the civil penalty.
On December 8, 2009, the Second District Court, Farmington Department, Davis County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Jeffry Dickinson Lowry, guilty of Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Compensation, a second degree felony amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant was sentenced to 365 days in jail. The defendant is sentenced to serve 60 days home confinement. The defendant was placed on probation for 24 months. In addition, the defendant will be required to pay a fine of $370.00 to the Second District Court. The defendant has been ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $6,832.00 which should be applied toward the overpayment, not the penalty amount owed; however, defendant also indicated that he has made payments, thus far, in the amount of $5,100.00 leaving a balance of court ordered restitution of $1,732.00.
On November 24, 2009, Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found Jennifer D. (Barney) Bodily guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days in the Utah County Jail. The total time suspended for this charge is 350 days. The defendant was placed on 12-month probation and to serve 15 days in Utah County Jail. The defendant may perform community service in lieu of 15 days in jail. The defendant was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $8,058.00 to the Department of Workforce Services.
On October 27, 2009, Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found Patrick Comerford guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days in the Utah County Jail. The total time suspended for this charge is 365 days. The defendant was placed on 12-month. The defendant is to serve 15 days in Utah County Jail. The defendant was ordered to 90 hours of community service in lieu of 15 days in jail. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $9.064.00 to the Department of Workforce Services.
On September 3, 2009, Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found Janet Marie Wanlass guilty to Attempted Criminal Responsibility - Unemployment Compensation - False Statement, a third degree felony. The defendant was sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant was placed on 36 months probation, with conditions. The defendant is to pay restitution of $5,042.00 on behalf of the Department of Workforce Services. The total judgment entered was $10,159.00, which consisted of $5,042.00 for the fraud overpayment and $5,117.00 for the civil penalty.
On August 18, 2009, Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found Matthew L. Harrison guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to 365 days in the Utah County Jail. The total time suspended for this charge is 350 days. Jail sentence is suspended if defendant performs 120 hours of community service. The defendant was placed on 12-month probation. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $9,072 to the Department of Workforce Services.
On August 17, 2009, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Timothy M. Warren, guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class B Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term suspended. The defendant was placed on 12-month probation. Defendant to serve 180 day(s) jail. Total time suspended for this charge is 180 day(s). The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $7,988 to the Department of Workforce Services, to be paid through the Court.
On August 3, 2009, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Alfred Charles Puntasecca guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation - False Statement, amended to a Class A Misdemeanor from a third degree felony. The defendant is sentenced to 365 days in jail. The total time suspended for this charge was 365 days. The defendant was placed on 36 months probation, with conditions. The defendant is to pay restitution of $4,128 for the fraud overpayment and $4,128 for the civil penalty.
On July 14, 2009, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Brett Irvin Matthews, guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation - False Statement, amended to a Third degree felony, from a second degree felony. The defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant was placed on 36 months probation, with conditions. The defendant is to pay restitution of $4,485 for the fraud overpayment, and $5,160 for the civil penalty.
On July 2, 2009, the Second District Court, Farmington Department, Davis County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Christiaan Brent Brown, guilty of Attempted Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Compensation, a third degree felony amended from a second degree felony. The defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant was fined $500, which must be paid to the Court. The defendant was placed on probation for 3 years (36 months), with conditions. The defendant must pay restitution of $19,642 on behalf of Department of Workforce Services.
On June 30, 2009, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Mario H. Benavides, guilty to Attempted Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Compensation, amended to a Class A Misdemeanor from a third degree felony. The defendant is sentenced to a term of 365 days in jail. The total time suspended is 365 days. The defendant is to pay restitution of $4,537 to the Department of Workforce Services at a rate of $150 per month. After the restitution has been paid, the defendant will pay the civil penalty of $4,537. The defendant is placed on probation for 36 months, with conditions.
On June 20, 2009, the Seventh District Court, Price, Carbon County, State of Utah, accepted Gabriel B. Kokal’s plea to be held in abeyance. Defendant ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $4,932 plus interest in behalf of the Department of Workforce Services. The defendant is to pay $155.00 monthly on the 5th.
On June 20, 2009, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found the defendant Tricia L. McCullough guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Second Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of one year. The term suspended. The defendant was placed on 12-month probation and is to serve 120 hours of community service through United Way to be completed by January 20, 2010. The defendant was ordered to pay a fine of $2500 plus surcharge of $28.68. $2467 suspended. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $10,088 to the Department of Workforce Services.
On June 8, 2009, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Kimberly Ann Neill, guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation - False Statement, a Class A Misdemeanor, amended from a Third degree felony. Based on the defendant’s conviction, the defendant is sentenced to a term of 360 days jail. The total time suspended for the jail was 360 days. The defendant was placed on 36 months probation, with conditions. The defendant is to pay restitution of $4,675 for the fraud overpayment, and $4,675 for the civil penalty, (total amount of $9,350), to be paid directly to the Department of Workforce Services.
On May 22, 2009, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Thomas Mathew Curtin, guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, a third degree felony. The defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant is placed on probation for 36 months, with conditions. He must pay $9,258 restitution to the Department of Workforce Services, at a rate of at least $100 per month, starting on June 22, 2009. The defendant must also pay a civil penalty in lieu of jail in the amount of $9,258.
On April 14, 2009, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found Altovise George guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days. The total time suspended for this charge is 365 days. The defendant was placed on 18-month probation to be supervised by the Fourth District Court. The defendant was ordered to 240 hours of community service to be completed by September 1, 2009. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $7,246 to the Department of Workforce Services.
On April 14, 2009, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found the defendant Tyler C. Kelsey guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days. The total time suspended for this charge is 335 days. If defendant completes 120 hours of community service, the jail sentence is suspended. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $6,664 to the Department of Workforce Services.
On March 17, 2009, the Second District Court, Farmington Department, Davis County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Kristy Merrill, guilty of Attempted Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, a second degree felony amended to a third degree felony. The defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant was placed on home confinement for 60 days and placed on probation for three years (36 months), with conditions. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution of $7,077 for the fraud overpayment, at a rate of $200 per month and the civil penalty amount of $7.077.
On March 9, 2009, Judge Sheila K. McCleve, of the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Anjannette Evangeline Billie, guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, a third degree felony amended from a second degree felony. Based on the defendant’s conviction, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant was placed on 36 months probation, with conditions. The defendant is to pay restitution of $12,033 and $12,783 in civil penalty directly to the Department of Workforce Services.
On February 27, 2009, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Jason Matthew Gomez, guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, a Third Degree Felony amended to a Class A Misdemeanor. Based on the defendant’s conviction, the defendant is sentenced to a term of 365 days in jail. The total time suspended was 365 days. The defendant was placed on probation for 36 months, with conditions. Part of the conditions of the probation, is that the defendant will pay restitution of $4,293 and a civil penalty of $4,955 for a total judgment of $9,248.00 to the Department of Workforce Services.
On February 24, 2009, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found the defendant Julian C. Eddie guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days. The total time suspended for this charge is 305 days. Jail service is deferred for 4 months, pending review hearing. The defendant was placed on 24-month probation to be supervised by the Adult Probation and parole. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $6,382.00.00 to the Department of Workforce Services.
On February 10, 2009, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found Andrew T. Van Akin guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Second Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days. The 350 days were suspended. The defendant was placed on 12-month probation to be supervised by the Fourth District Court. The defendant was sentenced to 120 hour(s) of community service in lieu of 15 days in jail to be completed by August 18, 2009. The defendant is to pay restitution to The Department of Workforce Services in the amount of $10,556 plus interest.
On February 5, 2009, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Shawn J. Odekirk, guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, amended to a third degree felony, from a second degree felony. Based on the defendant’s conviction, the defendant is sentenced to a term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant was placed on probation for 36 months, with conditions. The defendant is to pay criminal restitution of $6,622.00 to Department of Workforce Services. The defendant will pay a civil penalty fee in the amount of $6,699.00, instead of any jail time, fines, or community service hours.
On January 20, 2009, the Fifth Judicial Court, Cedar City, Iron County, State of Utah, found William T. Glaze guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Second Degree Felony. The claimant’s plea is to be held in abeyance. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $12,320 to the Department of Workforce Services.
On January 9, 2009, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found Ioelu Loifia Toifolo guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, a Class A Misdemeanor, amended from a third degree felony. The defendant is sentenced to a term of 365 days in jail, time suspended. The defendant was ordered to pay $4,060 to the Department of Workforce Services.
On December 5, 2008, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found Brian Michael Shepherd guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, a third degree felony, amended from a second degree felony. A Judgment for a grand total of $15,320 was entered. This includes restitution of $7,660 for the fraud overpayment and $7,660 for the civil penalty.
On December 3, 2008, the Fifth District Court, St. George, Washington County, State of Utah, found Susann F. Duke guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Second Degree Felony. The defendant is ordered to serve one year in the Utah State Prison. Sentence suspended. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $10,958 to the Department of Workforce Services.
On December 1, 2008, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found Eli Fisher guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of 365 days in the Utah County Jail. Time suspended. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $8,743 to the Department of Workforce Services.
On October 17, 2008, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Daniel Dallas Plaskett, guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, a third degree felony. The defendant is sentenced to a term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant must pay $6,552 for the fraud overpayment, and a civil penalty of $7,262 for a total of $13,814 to the Department of Workforce Services.
On September 22, 2008, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah found Rachel Allen guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Class A Misdemeanor, reduced from a Third Degree Felony. The defendant was sentenced to a term of one year. Total time suspended. The defendant is ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $9,005 to the Department of Workforce Services.
On July 30, 2008, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found the defendant Jimmy Shuler guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Third Degree Felony reduced from a Second Degree Felony. The defendant is ordered to serve 0-5 years in the Utah State Prison; sentence suspended. The defendant is to serve 90 days in the Utah County Jail. The defendant is to serve 90 days in the Utah County Jail; may serve the jail term in the GPS Monitoring Program. Once the defendant has paid full restitution and statutory penalty of $11,230, the conviction may be reduced to a Class A Misdemeanor.
On June 23, 2008, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Ricky Shane Kemp, guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, a third degree felony, amended from a second degree felony. Based on the defendant’s conviction, the defendant is sentenced to a term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant was placed on probation for 36 months, with conditions. The defendant must pay restitution of $7,655 for the fraud overpayment and $8,209 for the civil penalty. The defendant is to pay a minimum of $200 per month directly to the Department of Workforce Services, beginning July 23, 2008.
On June 13, 2008, the Third District Court, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Thomas Wayne Schnoor, to Attempted Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, amended to a Class A Misdemeanor from a third degree felony. Based on the defendant’s conviction, the defendant is sentenced to a term of 365 days in jail. The total time suspended for this charge is 365 days. The defendant was placed on probation for 36 months. The defendant must pay restitution of $3,223, plus a civil penalty of the same amount for a total of $6,446, at a rate of $100.00 per month starting July 15, 2008. The defendant is to perform 100 hours of community service.
On June 6, 2008, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Brooke S. Ackerman, guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, a Class A Misdemeanor, amended from a third degree felony. Based on the defendant’s conviction, the defendant is sentenced to a term of 365 days in jail. The jail sentence was suspended for 365 days. The defendant was placed on probation for 24 months, with conditions. The defendant must pay a criminal restitution of $2,471, and a penalty of $4,736 for a total of $7,207 on behalf of Workforce Services.
On May 5, 2008, the Fourth District Court, Provo, Utah County, State of Utah, found Richard L. Hilliard guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Third Degree Felony reduced from a Second Degree Felony. The defendant was ordered to serve 0-5 years in the Utah State Prison. Sentence suspended. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $12,758 to the Court on behalf of the Department of Workforce Services. Monthly payments in the amount of $300 are to begin June 1, 2008 and continue every month thereafter. If restitution is not paid within the 36 months that the defendant is on probation, then probation will continue until paid. The defendant was ordered to spend 60 days in the Utah County Jail.
On April 14, 2008, the Second District Court, Farmington Department, Davis County, State of Utah, found Kirk Allen Wolfe, guilty of Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, a third degree felony. Based on the defendant’s conviction, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. He was sentenced to 1 day in jail. The total jail time was suspended. The defendant was placed on probation for 36 months. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution of $7,292.00 (which includes $3,646.00 for the fraud overpayment and $3,646.00 for the fraud penalty) to the Department of Workforce Services.
On April 7, 2008, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Sonia Moreno, guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, amended to a Third degree felony from a second degree felony. Based on the defendant’s conviction, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant was placed on probation for three (3) years, with conditions. The defendant must pay restitution of $10,362 at a rate of $235.00 per month. This includes a fraud overpayment of $4,710.00 and a civil penalty of $5,652.00. The payments are to be made directly to the Department of Workforce Services.
On March 12, 2008, the Fifth District Court, St. George, Washington County, State of Utah, found Adam Albert Thompson guilty of fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation, a Third Degree Felony. The defendant is ordered to serve 0-5 years in the Utah State Prison. Sentenced stayed. The defendant was order to pay restitution in the amount of $7,660 to the Department of Workforce Services. The defendant was placed on supervised probation for a period of 36 months, with conditions.
On February 25, 2008, the Third District Court, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found the defendant, Lany Phanthalangsy guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, a third degree felony, amended from a second degree felony. The defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. The prison term is suspended. The defendant was placed on probation for three years. The defendant must pay restitution of $10,062.00 to the Department of Workforce Services. The restitution includes a fraud overpayment of $4,914.00 and a civil penalty of $5,148.00. The defendant must pay at least $100.00 a month beginning March 25, 2008. On stipulation, after $4,014.00 has been paid, the probation may terminate.
On February 7, 2008, the Fourth District Court, Provo Department, Utah County, State of Utah, found Kevin G. Gurney guilty of Unemployment Compensation-False Statement, a Third Degree Felony. The plea is held in abeyance. The defendant was ordered to pay restitution in full to the Department of Workforce Services in the amount of $6,950.
On January 9, 2008, the Sixth Judicial District Court, Manti, Sanpete County, State of Utah, found Shane N. Sorensen guilty of Attempted Unemployment Compensation Fraud – False Statement, a Third Degree Felony. The defendant submitted payment of restitution in full, $6,161 to the Court on behalf of the Department of Workforce Services.
On January 8, 2008, the Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, found Deza Rae Page, guilty to Attempted Unemployment Compensation – False Statement, amended to a Class A Misdemeanor from a third degree felony. Based on the defendant’s conviction, he was sentenced to 365 days in jail. The total jail time was suspended. The defendant was placed on probation, with conditions, for a period of 36 months. The defendant must pay restitution of $3,696.00 for the fraud overpayment and a civil penalty of $3,696.00, for a total amount of $7,392.00, on behalf of Department of Workforce Services.
