TruemorsGraffiti street artist "MFONE" Daniel J. Montano of Pittsburgh, PA has agreed to a guilty plea in 79 counts of "tagging" various private properties in the Pittsburgh area. He has been sent to the Allegheny County Jail until he is sentenced in July. Lawyers have been quoted by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that Mr. Montano may face fines of up to $307,400 plus as much as $299,301.40 in restitution to victims. If the judge stacks the terms consecutively he could serve a maximum of 130 years in prison.
Graffiti Artist Faces Fines of $300K+ & Could Get 130 Years in Jail
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at 10:32 on July 24th, 2008
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Daniel Montano was sentenced to 2 1/2 to 5 years in a state prison, five years probation, a restitution of $232,582 and 2,500 hours of community service.
Allegheny County Judge Kevin G. Sasinoski called it "a very difficult case with a lot of unique issues," including the fact that both his parents as well as family friends showed up in court to speak well of the defendant. He doubted the defense's contention that substance abuse was a cause. "I'm not sure about the nexus between drug addiction and vandalism. You appear not to have any respect for anyone else's property."
Addressing the defendant, the judge said, "Mr. Montano, good luck to you. You still have the opportunity to pay your debt to society."