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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- A woman who used an alias while giving birth will no longer face criminal charges of identity fraud and theft after agreeing to plead guilty in another case.
Dorothy Bell Moran, 28, had been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in connection with the April 22 birth at University Hospital, where Moran said her name was Anndorie Sachs.
Sachs, of Sandy, had her driver's license and other identification documents stolen in February. Her name was used to apply for Social Security for the baby and Medicaid to pay for the birth. The baby girl was premature and tested positive for methamphetamine exposure. She was abandoned by Moran at the hospital and placed in foster care.
Moran was arrested in Midvale on May 2.
Salt Lake County Deputy District Attorney Robert Stott said Moran will plead guilty to a 2005 charge of third-degree felony attempted theft in an unrelated case and will pay restitution. Third-degree felonies are punishable by up to five years in prison.
"It's not unusual if someone has more than one case to do what we call a global resolution. A person pleads guilty to some of the charges and often we'll get restitution on all of the charges," Stott said.
The deal canceled a preliminary hearing set for Thursday.
A sentencing hearing is set for Aug. 14 before 3rd District Judge Paul Maughan.
Meanwhile, the baby is thriving in foster care, state Division of Child and Family Services spokeswoman Carol Sisco said.
Sachs, who continues to resolve problems related to the theft of her identity, said she's not angry.
"If the use of my ID is what allowed this baby a chance to survive, then it's worth it to me," she said.
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Information from: Deseret Morning News, http://www.deseretnews.com
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