SHERIFF MICHAEL CARONA & CO-CONSPIRATORS CHARGES AT A GLANCE

Here are the charges outlined in a federal indictment against Sheriff Mike Carona, his wife, Debbie, and the woman alleged to be his mistress, Debra Hoffman.

Carona

Conspiracy: Maximum sentence of five years in prison and fine not to exceed $250,000.

Mail fraud depriving the public of the right of honest services of a public official: 4 counts; maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and fine not to exceed $250,000 per count.

Witness tampering: 2 counts; maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and fine not to exceed $250,000 per count.

 

Debbie Carona

Conspiracy: Maximum sentence of five years in prison and fine not to exceed $250,000.

 

Debra V. Hoffman

Conspiracy: Maximum sentence of five years in prison and fine not to exceed $250,000.

Mail fraud depriving the public of the right of honest services of a public official: 4 counts; maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and fine not to exceed $250,000 per count.

Bankruptcy fraud: 3 counts; maximum sentence of three years in prison and fine not to exceed $250,000 per count.

Source: U.S. Attorney's Office

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