July 19, 2005
Contact: Lynn
Kimbrough,
720-913-9025
LAWYER PLEADS GUILTY IN THEFTS
FROM CLIENTS
A former probate lawyer accused of stealing millions of dollars
from clients has pleaded guilty in Denver District Court today.
Wiley Todd Linville
(DOB: 10-10-58) pleaded guilty to three counts of felony theft
and one count of forgery. He could face up to 40 years in
prison when he sentenced on September 29, 2005.
Linville was accused of stealing millions of dollars from
clients, both living and dead, by converting their funds to his
own personal use.
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The
filing of a criminal charge is merely a formal accusation
that an individual(s) committed a crime(s) under Colorado
laws. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless
proven guilty. See Colo. RPC 3.6
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