Shelley Leanne Sonafrank appeared for sentencing on a Gross Misdemeanor charge of Attempt to Possess a Controlled Substance, a Low Level. Deputy DA Thomas cited Sonafrank’s “pattern of being unable to comply with court orders” in asking for 12-48 months in Nevada State Prison. Attorney Paul R. Wolfe told the court his client is an addict who has obtained a Substance Abuse Evaluation which recommends intensive inpatient/outpatient counseling, he asked for a suspended sentence and probation. Sonafrank told the court she is ashamed of herself and tries to avoid triggers. The judge sentenced her to 19-48 months, suspended, placing her on probation for 24 months. Along with standard conditions of probation, she was ordered to obtain both a Substance Abuse Evaluation and a Mental Health Evaluation and to follow the recommendations of both evaluations. Fees and assessments were imposed.
Troy Errol Jackson appeared for sentencing on a Category B Felony of Battery that Constitutes Violence, a Subsequent Offense. Under plea negotiations, Deputy DA Baker presented a written Victim Impact Statement and stated that under plea negotiations, the state will remain silent. PD Sommer told the court his client has completed an 8-hour online anger management course and intends to take more courses as well as counseling. Sommer read from the victim impact statement, “I do not think he’s a bad guy. And I don’t think he deserves to go to jail, or even put on probation. But I do believe he would highly benefit from counseling or anger management classes.” The judge sentenced him to 48-100 months in Nevada State Prison, suspended, placing him on probation for 36 months, with the standard conditions, and added the attendance of an anger management course that meets at least weekly for at least 12 months; along with imposing fees and assessments. Jackson was ordered to have no contact with the victim unless approved by his supervising probation officer. Jackson was prohibited from owning, possessing, or having under his control, any firearms. PD Sommer stated that Jackson does not own any firearms and he will submit the written declaration stating so.
Andrea Lynn Lumpkin pleaded Guilty to a Gross Misdemeanor of Abuse, Neglect, or Endangerment of a Child Not Causing Substantial Bodily or Mental Harm which carries a potential penalty is 364 days in Churchill County Jail and a fine of up to $2,000, Lumpkin having allowed children access to a container of marijuana. As a Psychological Risk Assessment is required for this charge, sentencing was set for October 3.
Chad Anthony Travis Fayerweather pleaded guilty to a Gross Misdemeanor of Abuse, Neglect, or Endangerment of a Child Not Causing Substantial Bodily or Mental Harm which carries a possible sentence of 364 days in Churchill County Jail and a fine of up to $2,000, Fayerweather having allowed children access to a container of open marijuana. A Psychological Risk Assessment is required; sentencing was set for October 3.
William August Ehlers II pleaded guilty to a Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). He was sentenced to 12-32 months in Nevada State Prison, suspended, and placed on probation for 18 months. He was ordered to obtain a Substance Abuse Evaluation and to follow the recommendations of the evaluation. Fees and assessments were imposed.
Crystal Lynn Moore was present regarding the violation of the terms and conditions of her pre-trial release. Moore had been returned to custody and posted bail. The purpose of her appearance was to ensure she was still being tested by Court Services. Court Services reported she was tested yesterday. If she violates again, Moore is to remain in custody until she has a negative test. Moore pleaded guilty to charges in May; sentencing is set for August 15.
Evelyn Gissell Diaz-Dircio was present for sentencing on a Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance, and a Category D Felony of Failure to Appear after admission of bail. DDA Thomas stated that the E Felony requires mandatory probation, and the defendant has been participating in Drug Court. PD Noel asked for diversion for his client, telling the court that the defendant is “doing very well in addressing some of the underlying cause of her addiction and getting some of the tools and resources to help deal with those.” The judge found Diaz-Dircio eligible for diversion, suspended proceedings, and ordered 12-24 months probation. The defendant was ordered to complete the Western Regional Drug Court program; obtain a Substance Abuse Evaluation and follow the recommendations of the evaluation; complete her GED within the next 12 months; and maintain gainful employment while on probation. Fees and assessments were imposed.
Julie Ann Holmes, in custody, under competency evaluations from two doctors, was found competent to stand trial and pleaded guilty to a Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine), and guilty to a Gross Misdemeanor of Battery on an Officer. On the Gross Misdemeanor charge, Holmes was reinstated on probation with the additional condition of serving the next 4 weekends in Churchill County Jail. On the E Felony charge, the court suspended the proceedings, placed Holmes on probation for 12-24 months, and ordered her to enter and complete the Western Regional Specialty Courts including Drug Court and/or Mental Health Court. She was ordered to obtain a comprehensive evaluation to include Substance Abuse and Mental Health Evaluations, and to follow the recommendations thereof. Fees and assessments were imposed. Holmes was ordered to remain in custody until she begins Drug Court.
Angelica Leticia Lopez-Rickards, in custody, appeared for a Judicial Review regarding Competency. The Court received Competency Evaluations from two doctors. Both evaluations state that at current, Lopez-Rickards is not competent; however, there is a substantial probability that she can be treated to competency. The judge ordered she remain in custody until she is sent to Lake’s Crossing to be treated to competency.
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