Jason Howland, Insider #842

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Sentence

Sentenced to a term of Thirty-Six (36) Months of Probation on Count 1. Special Assessment of $100 imposed. Restitution in the amount of $2,000. Fine in the amount of $8,000.

Criminal History

Most serious among Howland’s many prior convictions is a 2006 guilty plea to “Ethnic Intimidation” and “Attempt[ed] Assault with a Dangerous Weapon” in St. Clair County, Michigan. According to the Michigan Department of Corrections’ presentence report for that conviction, Howland repeatedly yelled the N word at a group of three African American children who were playing at a park. When confronted by the children’s mother, Howland picked up a shovel, threatening to hit her with it and calling her the same racial slur. Howland pleaded guilty to the two offenses listed above and was initially sentenced to 18 months’ probation. On June 26, 2008, however, Howland was found to be in violation of probation and sentenced to 365 days’ imprisonment.
In additional to the conviction described above, Howland has the following convictions:

  • Open Alcohol on a Motor Vehicle (March 19, 1995) — Pleaded guilty and fined $125.
  • Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property Less than $100 (March 31, 1996) — Pleaded guilty and fined $200 and restitution ordered.
  • Solicitation of a Felony (November 8, 1996) — Pleaded guilty and initially sentenced to probation, but later sentenced to a term of imprisonment for a subsequent offense. .
  • Operating Under the Influence of Liquor (September 11, 1998) — Pleaded guilty and sentenced to 2 years’ probation, 90 days’ jail, $1,315 in fines and costs.
  • Disturbing the Peace (March 11, 2000) — Pleaded guilty and fined $460.
  • Driving While License Suspended (October 18, 2000) — Pleaded guilty and fined an unknown amount.
  • Felony Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (October 10, 2001) — The probation department and the government have not been able to obtain details about the circumstances of this offense. Howland pleaded guilty and was sentenced to “2 years probation, 90 days on tether” and fined.
  • Driving While License Suspended (December 4, 2001) — Pleaded guilty and fined.
  • Operating While License Suspended, Revoked Denied (July 10, 2011) — The PSR does not reference whether this case resolved by plea or trial. Howland was sentenced to 5 days’ confinement and fined.
  • Operating While License Suspended – Second or Subsequent Offense (July 16, 2011) — The PSR does not reference whether this case resolved by plea or trial. Howland was sentenced to 33 days’ confinement.

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