From Channel 4 News:
Forty-five year old Paul Pasillas pleaded guilty Monday in Carson City District Court to robbing the First National Bank of Nevada with a pellet gun on March 10th. He faces up to 15 years in prison when sentenced next month by District Judge Michael Griffin.
State Public Defender Steve McGuire says Pasillas was in financial straits after falling behind in child support payments and trying to provide for his girlfriend's family. While entering his plea, Pasillas apologized for his crimes, saying the robbery was out of character.
The child support issue is no excuse and this man should certainly be punished for his offenses, but I can't help but emphasize with him just a bit. The amount of money being charged for child support these days is outrageous and god help you if you get behind the eight ball with them. They'll come after everything you have.