Paul Watkins, an assistant county prosecutor, said the case involved nine vehicles. Thompson sold vehicles but failed to deliver titles within the required time, he said. The odometer of one vehicle was illegally changed, he said.
As part of a plea deal, other charges were dismissed.
Defense lawyer Jack Hemm said Thompson got over his head in the business, and fell behind with title processing.
Thompson told Judge Jeannine Pratt he found the dealership a “very difficult” business. “I took on entirely too much responsibility,” he said.
Thompson was ordered to pay $1,220 in restitution and perform 25 hours of community service.
“You need to give back to the public you took advantage of,” Pratt told Thompson. If Thompson fails to complete the community control, he could face up to five years in prison.
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