Man in driver’s license scam pleads guilty

Superior Court Presiding Judge Robert Naraja scheduled Kim’s sentencing for Sept. 13, 2010.

Another defendant, former BMW employee Derek Robert Duenas, has been ordered to appear in court for his continued change of plea hearing this August.

The Attorney General’s Office charged Kim, 59, and Duenas, 31,with one count of conspiracy, and four counts of bribery.

Kim asked each first time applicant for a driver’s license  a $350 fee and handed Duenas   $30 to $100  in return for passing the written and driving tests of those who paid, court records showed.

Investigators further learned that Duenas dealt with other clients not associated with Kim, and received from each applicant $40 to $150  two to four times on a weekly basis.

The scheme happened from Nov. 2008 to May 2009.

Kim has signed a plea agreement, admitting to one count of bribery.

Colin Thompson served as counsel for Kim.

Assistant Attorney General Shelli Neal represented the government in the change of plea hearing.

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