Convicted felon faces 10 years after pleading guilty to stealing hardwood walnut tree

Trevor Wallace

CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- Cass County Prosecutor Victor A. Fitz announced Tuesday that convicted felon Trevor Wallace was set to have a trial that morning for a felony charge of concealing stolen property over $1,000, habitual third offense, but before jury selection was set to begin, Wallace pled guilty as charged.

The property in the case was a fully mature, hardwood walnut tree said to be valued at around $2,000.

Wallace's current plea is his 10th felony conviction to go with two misdemeanor crimes on his record.

Wallace's previous felony convictions include three prior home invasions, a breaking and entering conviction, and a possession of burglary tools offense.

Other convictions include resisting police officers and at least one drug crime.

Wallace faces up to 10 years in prison for his current conviction of property concealment, habitual third.

A habitual fourth enhancement was dismissed.

Wallace's sentencing is set for Oct. 10, at 8:30 a.m.

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