By Jackson Wilde & The Herald Journal
• 1 hour ago
A woman accused of stealing $128,000 from victims while in control of their funds was sentenced to jail and probation on Monday.
Melissa Ann Niederhauser, 40, was sentenced to 45 days in jail, a term of probation and a minimum of $500 per month payments toward restitution during her appearance in 1st District Court.
“That is a lot of money,” Judge Brandon Maynard said. “That is a lot of money that you took.”
Prior to sentencing, defense attorney Erin Byington asked the court to suspend the term in jail, citing her client’s “rather severe” depression and concerns on how incarceration would affect Niederhauser.
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By Jackson Wilde & The Herald Journal
• Mar 9, 2021
A Cache Valley woman pleaded guilty in 1st District Court on Monday to charges related to the theft of over $128,000 while in control of the victims’ funds.
Melissa Ann Niederhauser, 40, pleaded guilty to two second-degree felonies: theft and unlawful dealing of property by a fiduciary. In accordance with a plea agreement, 22 additional felonies were dismissed in exchange for the plea.
Defense attorney Erin Byington told the court the plea agreement would also allow for a two-step reduction in charges reducing the second-degree felonies to class-A misdemeanors once the full amount of restitution is paid. Niederhauser will also be required to make a payment of $20,000 by the time of sentencing.