2×4's for Hope

Judge calls plea 'fairly favorable outcome' as Lawrence agrees to 24 months probation plus $43,232 in restitution

June 5, 2024 | By David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — The trepidation was noticeable in Judge Charles H.W. Burch’s voice as he listened Wednesday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court to the details in a negotiated plea for Mark Lawrence. Lawrence, 65, who with his wife Chris founded the 2X4’s for Hope charity, agreed to an Alford plea on one count of theft…