District Court

The Tenth Judicial District Court convened Tuesday, June 13, Judge Thomas Stockard presiding.

Stephen Joseph Tribon, in state custody, appeared for sentencing on the Category D Felony of Uttering a Forged Instrument. He received 19-48 months in Nevada State Prison to run concurrent to sentences he is currently serving.  Tribon was also ordered to pay $100 restitution, along with fines and assessments.

Corey Lamar Etchinek pleaded guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Category E Felony which carries a potential penalty of 1-4 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Etchinek asked that he be allowed to pursue a rehab program on his own rather than enter Western Nevada Regional Drug Court. Sentencing was set for September 5. The defendant was advised that if he wants to do rehab on his own, he will need to be able to present a well-thought-out and structured plan which includes some sort of proof of random testing when he appears in September.

Cody Brandt Franklin, in custody, appeared for arraignment. His attorney, Steve Evenson, Esq., requested a continuance to allow him time to speak with Chief Deputy District Attorney Lane Mills. Deputy District Attorney Priscilla Baker told the court that if Mills and Evenson are not able to reach an agreement, the state plans to file an amended information and set trial. A  continuance was granted to June 27.

Steven Richard Juhasz, in custody, pleaded guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Category E Felony which carries a potential penalty of 1-4 years in Nevada Prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Juhasz also admitted to a Non-technical Probation Violation involving Absconding from drug court. Deputy District Attorney Aaron Thomas cited Juhasz's history in asking for revocation of probation for the probation violation. Public Defender Noel Wright asked the court to give the defendant another chance on probation. The judge put disposition off to July 11 for Juhasz to come up with some treatment options, and told the defendant to be able to explain what the program is, why it will work for him, and what his plans are once he completes the program.

Julie Anne Holmes, in custody, pleaded guilty to the Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance, and to a Gross Misdemeanor of Battery on an Officer. After discussions between the defendant, Public Defender Jacob Sommer, and the judge, a question was raised as to Holmes' competency to stand trial. After a private consultation with his client, Sommer moved for a competency evaluation which was granted by the court.

Nicole Noel Brown, in custody, admitted to a non-technical probation violation of absconding, which occurred in January of 2022. Given the amount of time it has been and that the original period of probation has expired, there was some question regarding what the law says regarding reinstating probation. The case was continued until June 20, for all sides to research the law citations pertinent to the case.

Angelica Leticia Lopez-Rickards, in custody, appeared for a review hearing. Lopez-Rickards was ordered to get two competency evaluations a year ago. She has only completed one, even though ample time has passed. The defendant told the court she does not want to remain in custody due to health concerns with her current pregnancy, and as there have been some “complications” between the jail and herself. DDA Baker said the state has concerns regarding Lopez-Rickards getting the evaluation if she is out of custody. Stockard ordered two new evaluations to be completed and due to the defendant's history, she will remain in custody until the evaluations are completed.