A Clarke County woman has been sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay full restitution after pleading guilty to access device fraud. Stephanie Hollifield, a 34-year-old resident of Grove Hill, Alabama, was sentenced on May 22, 2014.
Hollifield was charged with unlawfully using the credit cards she stole from the home of her employer. Her guilty plea was accepted on May 15, 2014.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Hollifield was ordered to pay $2,406.96 in restitution as part of her sentence. The total amount includes the losses suffered by her employer due to the stolen credit cards.
The case was investigated by the Foley, Alabama Police Department and presented to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for prosecution. Assistant United States Attorney Daryl Atchison was assigned to the case.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office praised the hard work and dedication of the investigators and prosecutors who worked on the case. The office emphasized the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions and the impact that their crimes can have on victims.
Stephanie Hollifield’s sentencing brings an end to a case that highlights the importance of protecting personal information and being cautious with credit cards. The case serves as a reminder that individuals who engage in credit card theft and fraud will be held accountable for their actions.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to protect the citizens of Alabama and ensure that those who engage in criminal activity are brought to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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