Man sent to jail for using counterfeit money to buy vehicle.

William Weland with his attorney, Doug Stevenson.

Man sent to jail for using counterfeit money to buy vehicle.

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By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.

LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Lake City man was sentenced to serve seven months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, July 23, in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of uttering and publishing counterfeit bills.

William Eric Weland, of 828 N. Morely Rd., used $300 in counterfeit money to buy a vehicle.

“Mr. Weland purchased a vehicle with $300 in counterfeit money and took off very quickly before the victim had a chance to look at the money,” said Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola.

Weland also faced charges of uttering and publishing a state warrant, receiving and concealing stolen property, and fourth offense habitual offender, which were dismissed in a plea agreement.

Sentencing guidelines in the case are two to 25 months.

Weland was also ordered to two years probation and must pay $400 in restitution, which includes $100 to pay for the victim’s travel expenses.

He received credit for 146 days served in jail.

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