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A public hearing to consider the possible pardon of sentence for Rebecca (Hughes) McDermont

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CONTACT:  Chris Gautz, Public Information Officer

                        517-373-6391

 

The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 24, 2018 to consider the possible pardon of sentence for Rebecca (Hughes) McDermont. It will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Grandview Plaza Building, Lansing, Michigan.

Rebecca (Hughes) McDermont was sentenced to a term of 5 Years Probation and $2,289 F/C/R (Fines/Costs/Restitution) (two counts) for the crime of Illegal Use of Credit Card (two counts). She was sentenced on January 18, 1985 from Washtenaw County.

Ms. (Hughes) McDermont was also sentenced to a term of 2 Years Probation, Urinalysis, Court Costs $165 per Year, Attorney Fees when Determined, and Evaluation for Substance Abuse for the crime of Carrying a Concealed Weapon-Motor Vehicle. She was sentenced on August 29, 1986 from Wayne County.

Brian J. Shipman, Member of the Michigan Parole Board, will conduct the hearing under the provisions of MCLA 791.244 prior to any recommendation for executive clemency by the Parole Board.

This hearing is required by state law prior to consideration of any pardon by the Governor.