FEAR-List Bulletin 5-5-95 Attorney Grellman Sentenced, Forfeiture Settlement Pending

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Attorney Grellman Sentenced -- Forfeiture Settlement Pending

FEAR-List Bulletin posted by Kathy Bergman, 5/5/95

Reno lawyer, Jack Grellman, who testified as a prosecution witness against San Francisco attorney Patrick Hallinan, was sentenced to four years probation Thursday on his guilty plea of drug smuggling.

Hallinan, who also was charged with multiple counts of drug smuggling, conspiracy and racketeering, stood trial alone and was acquitted by a jury in March. Hallinan's property that was seized, including many artifacts, has been returned.

U.S. District Judge Howard McKibben said the fact that Hallinan was acquitted made sentencing Grellman more difficult. He also ordered Grellman to perform 150 hours of community service and pay a $5,000 fine. The offense carried a potential penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Lawyers are negotiating a forfeiture settlement.