Unregistered Contractor Must Repay Elderly Victim More Than $31,000
An unregistered contractor in King County, Wash., who lost his license because of safety violations, convinced an 87-year-old Shoreline woman to hire him nine times in one month.
Contractor Stephen B. Nelson, 50, of Woodinville, pleaded guilty in King County District Court to a gross misdemeanor count of unregistered contracting. Judge Ketu Shah ordered Nelson to serve two years probation and repay the victim within two years. He also must undergo a drug and mental health evaluation, follow any treatment recommendations and pay court fees, which may be converted to community service.
If Nelson fails to follow the terms or commits a crime within two years, he will face a $5,000 fine and up to 364 days in jail.
