"Federal prosecutors had asked for a sentence of 10 months in prison, one year of supervised release, and a fine of $5,500. Camara's attorney countered with a request for 18 months of probation and no prison time, pointing to his lack of prior criminal record and limited role in the CDL scheme. "Without minimizing the actions, the evidence indicates Mr. Camara played a minor role in the overall scheme to fraudulently issue CDLs to applicants," defense attorney Anthony R. Riccio wrote in a sentencing memorandum."
"Scott Camara, 44, pleaded guilty in April to charges of perjury and conspiracy to falsify records. Federal prosecutors said he took part in a scheme to pass four Commercial Driver's License applicants who hadn't taken a federally mandated skills test. The Rehoboth resident was also accused of lying to a federal grand jury. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani sentenced him to one month in prison, followed by a year of supervised release, the U.S. Attorney's Office confirmed."
Scott Camara pleaded guilty to perjury and conspiracy to falsify records for his role in a scheme that fraudulently issued Commercial Driver's Licenses to applicants who had not taken a federally mandated skills test. Federal prosecutors said he helped pass four CDL applicants and lied to a federal grand jury. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani sentenced him to one month in prison and one year of supervised release. Prosecutors sought a longer sentence and a fine. Defense counsel argued Camara had a limited role, no prior criminal record, and would face severe personal and financial losses if incarcerated longer. Camara was charged in a 74-count indictment with several others, including former State Police members.
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