Author of Colorado's Taxpayer Bill of Rights sentenced to 180 days and probation for tax evasion [View all]

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Denver District Court Judge Anne Mansfield sentenced anti-tax crusader Douglas Bruce to a 180-day jail term to be followed by six years of strictly supervised economic probation this afternoon on tax evasion charges.

Mansfield said Bruce's age, 62, the type of crime he committed and his lack of criminal history outweighed his behavior at trial, which gave her pause.

"It was apparent during the trial itself, the defendant had absolutely no regard for the rule of law. His behavior during the trial was reprehensible," Mansfield said. "His behavior is used to gauge his likelihood of success on probation. It requires abiding by strict rules. I have serious reservations Bruce can be successful."

Bruce will have to turn himself into Mansfield's courtroom on Friday to begin the 180-day jail term.

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