WICHITA, Kan. — A local car dealership and its owner have run afoul of the law, leading to incarceration for the latter, following charges of contempt of court by the Sedgwick County District Attorney. The legal action stemmed from violations of a prior court order prohibiting the sale of vehicles pending financial penalties.
The case revolves around 37 Auto Sales LLC and its owner, Jacobs Lucky, who were accused by the District Attorney’s Consumer Protection Division of continuing vehicle sales despite a clear judicial directive to cease such activities. The initial orders, issued in response to previous violations, imposed substantial fines on both the dealership and Lucky—amounting to $80,000 and $30,000 respectively.
Evidence presented in court showed that the dealership, situated on North Broadway in Wichita, had not only stayed open but had also proceeded to sell at least six cars in defiance of the prohibition. The court’s response to this breach was swift and decisive.
Acting on this discovery, the judge ordered Lucky’s immediate arrest and detention at the Sedgwick County Detention Facility, setting the term of his confinement to six months. Additionally, to secure his release prior to serving the full sentence, Lucky would need to settle the cumulative fines totaling $110,000.
This legal development was confirmed during court proceedings presided over by Judge Faith Johnson on November 26, where both the dealership and Lucky were formally found in contempt of court. Following the judgment, Lucky was taken into custody, where he currently remains.
The court’s stark response underscores the severity with which violations of consumer protection laws are treated, particularly when they involve defiance of direct judicial orders. The imposition of a jail term alongside the hefty fines serves as a punitive and cautionary measure for other businesses within the state.
The case not only highlights the mechanisms of accountability and enforcement in consumer protection but also raises questions about the oversight of business practices within the automotive sales industry. This incident may prompt local and state authorities to tighten regulations and improve monitoring to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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