Published November 20, 2014
Former child TV star Lance Kerwin has been placed on five years probation after pleading guilty to a theft charge.
Kerwin, who played the title role in "James at 15" on NBC in the 1977-78 season, was given credit during last Thursday's sentencing for 90 days served and ordered to perform 300 hours of community service.
Kauai County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Lauren McDowell says the 49-year-old Kerwin was caught falsifying documents to obtain state medical assistance and food stamps.
Defense attorney Craig De Costa says when Kerwin applied for the benefits, he omitted in the application that he owned three properties on the mainland.
Kerwin says he has paid $21,822 in restitution.
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Information from: The Garden Island, http://thegardenisland.com/
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