Robert Charles Schostag III pled guilty to a charge of Abuse, Neglect, or Endangerment of a Child, not Causing Substantial Bodily or Mental Harm, a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up 364 days in jail. According to the allegations in the criminal complaint, Schostag struck his mother while she was holding his three-year-old child. Sentencing is set for May 31.
Dalton Wayne Pilcher pled guilty to two counts; (2) Attempt to Commit False Imprisonment, and (2) Injury to Other Property, $250-$5,000. Both are gross misdemeanors and are punishable by up 364 days in jail. Chief Deputy District Attorney Lane Mills told the Court that the State did not feel jail was appropriate in this case and recommended probation. According to Churchill County Public Defender Wright Noel, his client was trying to deescalate a bad situation and realized he did the opposite. Pilcher apologized to the Court and said that he would rely on the police to do their job in the future. Pilcher received probation on two suspended sentences of 270 days each, with the terms to run concurrently.
Nicholas Aaron Teeters pled guilty on two counts of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Other Intoxicating Substance, a third or subsequent offense, a Category B Felony. Each charge mandates 1-6 years in prison and a fine of $2,000 - $5,000. Teeters was provisionally placed in the DUI Diversion Program. If he completes the program, the Court may reduce the charges to non-felony DUI second offenses that do not carry mandated prison terms. Any future DUI convictions, however, could change that. Between now and sentencing on June 21, the State will determine Teeter’s program eligibility. If he is not eligible, he will serve two 1-6 years sentences.
Kenneth Berry Dennison was arraigned on a charge of Battery with a Deadly Weapon Causing Substantial Bodily Harm, a Category B Felony punishable by 2-15 years in prison. Represented by Steve Evenson, Esq., Dennison pled not guilty to the charge, waiving his right to a speedy trial. The prosecution and defense will attempt to resolve the matter before trial through a Criminal Settlement Conference. The parties will present their cases to a senior judge from another District who will report the outcome to the 10th Judicial District Court upon resolution. Dennison’s case will go before a jury in December if the parties cannot reach a satisfactory verdict.
Joseph Abraham Keeling, in custody, was arraigned on a charge of Battery that Constitutes Domestic Violence, a third or subsequent offense, committed against a person 60 of age years or older, a Category B Felony that carries a mandatory prison sentence of 1-6 years and a fine of $1,000 to $5,000. The charge also has a sentencing enhancement of an additional 1-6 years due to the victim’s age. Keeling, represented by Steve Evenson, Esq., pled not guilty to the charge and did not waive his right to a speedy trial. The matter was set for June 15-17.
Wendell Reiger, in custody, was arraigned on multiple charges, including (1) Residential Burglary, a Category B Felony punishable by 1-10 years in prison. (2) Battery by a Prisoner in Lawful Custody, also Category B Felony, which carries a sentence of 1-6 years depending on the circumstances. (3) Battery Constituting Substantial Bodily Harm, a Category C Felony punishable by 1-5 years in prison, and (4) Habitual Criminal with seven or more prior felony convictions, a Category A Felony. Judge Stockard explained that the Court determines the Habitual Criminal charge, potentially replacing any or all of the penalties associated with the first three counts. A Habitual Criminal conviction can mean a sentence of 10 years to life and even life in prison without the possibility of parole. Reiger pled not guilty to all charges and waived his right to a speedy trial. A jury trial was set for November 2-4.
Crystal Dawn Patrice Fitzpatrick pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance, a first or second offense, and Category E Felony punishable by 1-4 years in prison. She received probation on a suspended sentence of 12-32 months in prison. Fitzpatrick must also remain in Nevada until she receives an interstate compact with California.
Matthew Marcel Sladariu appeared on a sentencing violation. Parole & Probation alleged that he failed to meet the terms of his probation by absconding after his release from custody last February. He left the area shortly after being granted probation on a charge of Possession of a Stolen Vehicle. Sladariu, who was recently extradited from Colorado, admitted to the violation. According to his defense attorney, Charles Woodman, Esq., his client was homeless at the time and left for Colorado to settle pending criminal charges there. Judge Stockard did not reinstate Sladariu’s probation and imposed his underlying sentence of 19-48 months in prison.
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