Jami Lynn Toler will have to spend a year in Arizona State Prison after convincing coworkers, family, and friends with a fake cancer story in a scheme to steal money.
Toler told those around her she was suffering from breast cancer and needed a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction. She claimed to be uninsured and began accepting donations for the procedure. In all, she able to obtain over $8,000 from family and friends which she used for cosmetic plastic surgery instead.
Toler was sentenced to a full year behind bars as well as three years probation and the penalty of paying back the money she stole.
Normally in a case such as this the defendant would expect to receive only probation. The court felt due to the “great concern” and “appalling” nature of her actions that the normal sentence would not suffice.
After the sentencing, Toler showed remorse the deception by saying, “I am so sorry for violating the trust placed in me and so sorry for what I did.” She also claimed that she would work hard to repay the money she stole.
If you or someone you know has been accused of a crime, call a criminal defense lawyer who can help you get the justice you deserve. Like the defendant in this case, everyone makes mistakes and everyone is entitled to a fair trial.