Celis sentenced to 1 year, headed to appeal
Judge orders restitution, likely $1.35M, sets appeal bond at $700K
This was the picture on the front page of today's "Award Winning" Corpus Christi Caller-Times.
Bailiff Dave Matson handcuffs Mauricio Celis on Thursday before escorting him to jail after Celis’ sentencing at the Nueces County
Courthouse. Celis is appealing his conviction on 14 counts of falsely holding himself out as a lawyer.
Yikes. Considering that nearly everyone involved in determing his sentence is a lawyer, his punishment is going to exceed that of a serial child rapist.
Paleo ping!
“Celis faces three more trials on charges of impersonating a public servant, money laundering and theft.”