"We have local customers who want to add a special touch to a big event, out-of-towners who want to enjoy their vacation in style and business travelers who use the cars to entertain clients, " Short says.

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While the prison sentence (duration) for Ring was not that bad compared to the average federal prison term of 9 years, any prison time, or any conviction for that matter, for Ring sends a terrible message for lobbyists, and also for nearly every business person out there who is looking to entertain clients.

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