Neighbors gets MonDay in lieu of prison
By Bob Robinson

GREENVILLE – Patricia A. Neighbors, Greenville, was sentenced on Jan. 13 to nine months in prison for Forgery, a Felony 5 offense, two years for Deception to Obtain, a Felony 2 offense, and one year for Illegal Processing of Drug Documents, Felony 4. All to be served concurrently for a total of two years.

If consecutive, she would have been facing over 10 years in prison and more than $22,000 in fines. Prison time was not mandatory on any of the three charges, although it was presumed necessary on the F2 Deception to Obtain.

Following recommendations of Assistant Prosecutor Jesse Green and defense attorney Jeffrey Slyman, Vandalia, Darke County Common Pleas Judge Jonathan Hein sentenced her to the MonDay program in lieu of prison. She was advised if she successfully completes the program, plus two years probation, she will not serve prison time on the charges. The sentence also included a six month license suspension and a $7,500 fine.

“If she doesn’t do this, she goes to prison,” said Green.

This was Neighbors’ first felony offense. She was indicted in August on Aggravated Possession of Drugs, Forgery, Deception to Obtain and Illegal Processing of Drug Documents. She pleaded guilty in return for dropping the F5 possession and an offer of a MonDay program recommendation. The recommendation was not binding on Judge Hein.

Published courtesy of The Early Bird