TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The owner of a Tucson upholstery shop will not face jail time by entering a diversion program through the Pima County Attorney’s Office.
Eduardo Chavez of Chavez Since 67 was indicted by a grand jury in August after a customer accused him of theft. By entering a diversion plea last month, Chavez will avoid a criminal conviction by meeting a set of requirements in order to get the charge dismissed.
The case has been suspended for up to two years under the latest court order.
Customer receives full refund
Part of the diversion process is paying the customer, Fred Erickson, back in full. Erickson paid $2,500 cash up front to have Chavez reupholster two accent chairs in January…