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POCATELLO -- A local man was sentenced to five year's probation Monday for income tax evasion.

Albert P. Morrison, 44, granted Morrison's request for probation, saying he believed society would be better served by Morrison paying restitution.

The state requested restitution in the amount of $18,2623, a sum which Morrison's attorney, Randy Schulthies did not contest. However, Schulthies asked for a hearing on restitution in order to nail down the exact sum and determine whether a 50 percent fraud penalty might be invoked.

Nye ordered Morrison, who is seeking Social Security Disability benefits, to begin paying $50 per month pending the outcome of the restitution hearing.

by Journal Staff

This document was originally published online on Monday, December 08, 2008

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Brenda wrote on Dec 9, 2008 11:08 PM:

" Mr Morrison is genuinely sorry for his actions. Judge Nye was great to order Mr Morrison to serve probation for the crime. The amount of over 18,000 includes the 50 percent fraud penalty which is being disputed by Morrison and his attorney. This article when posted online was not correct. "

Cal Q Lator wrote on Dec 12, 2008 6:58 PM:

" $50/month eh? Hope he lives to be about 100 to pay back the sum at that rate. But, hey, he's genuinely sorry. To raise money and pay this back why not charge people $5 to give the Cheat a good swift kick in the butt with steel toed lumber jack stompers? Forgot - he's genuinely sorry. Probably going to find religion soon, too. "

Dirk Lebsack wrote on Dec 16, 2008 9:58 PM:

" I think you "Journal Staff" may have misplaced the comma in the restitution dollar figure, or left out a decimal and integer. "

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