Justice Court News

New River Township Justice Court convened Tuesday, February 23, with Judge Ben Trotter presiding.  
Carol Jeanette Allen (in custody) was arraigned on multiple drug-related charges.  According to the criminal complaint, Allen was charged with (1) Conspiracy to Violate the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, a first offense Class C Felony with a potential penalty of 1-5 years in prison, (2) Possession of a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance (less than 14 grams and a 1st or 2nd offense) a Category E Felony that carries 1-4 years in prison, and (3), the Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor that can carry up to six months in jail. The allegations stated that Allen was in possession of oxycodone, methamphetamines, and a “tooter straw” (for snorting through the nose) with residue. Allen was released on her own recognizance (OR) under Court Services monitoring. A status check is set for February 25. 

Marvin Michael Burns entered a no-contest plea for violation of a domestic protection order. He was sentenced to two years of probation, a 30-day suspended sentence, and a $500 fine. Charles Woodman, Esq., defense counsel for Burns, will be arranging for his client to remove all personal property from the victim’s home, and the no-contact order is to remain in place. 

Monica A Montes-Mullins (in custody) was charged with being a Principal to Robbery with the use of a Deadly Weapon, a Category B Felony with a potential penalty of 1-6 years in prison, and Principal to Burglary with Possession of a Firearm or Deadly Weapon, a Category B Felony that can carry 1-10 years in prison. Montes is alleged to have aided and abetted two men who robbed the Comstock Casino with a shotgun on April 15, 2017, by acting as the getaway driver. Montes requested a OR release or bail reduction, which Judge Trotter denied. No plea has been entered. A status hearing is set for February 25. 
In Nevada, robbery and burglary are different. Burglary occurs when someone intentionally enters a place without the consent of the owner with the intent to steal or commit a felony. Robbery occurs when property is taken from a person or place by the force or the threat of force.  

Nicholas Springfield (in custody) was arraigned on three alcohol-related charges; (1) DUI 1st Offense, a misdemeanor, (2) Minor Consuming Alcohol, and (3) Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor by providing alcohol. Public Defender (PD), Jacob Sommer, asked that his client be released under Court Services' supervision pending the results of a blood test, which Judge Trotter granted. Additionally, Springfield is not to contact anyone under the age of 18 outside of his school may not drive with anyone under 18 without adult supervision. Sentencing scheduled for April 22.  
Scott Allen Williams (in custody) was charged with Grand Larceny of an Auto greater than $3,500. The allegations state that on December 31, 2019, Williams took a 2010 Chevy Impala without the owner's consent. PD Jacob Sommer requested an OR release since Williams has been incarcerated since the incident.  A status hearing is set for March 4.