Fallon Man Faces Two-Years-to-Life in Prison

Gage Thomas Elizarraraz, in custody, appeared in the Tenth Judicial Court before Judge Thomas Stockard on Tuesday, September 10. Elizarraraz pleaded guilty to Category A Felony Incest, which carries a potential penalty of two years to life with the possibility of parole in the Nevada State Prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The charge also requires registering as a sex offender for lifetime supervision.

Judge Stockard addressed Charles Woodman, defense council for Elizarraraz, and his concerns regarding Elizarraraz's appreciation and understanding of the plea agreement. Woodman told the court he read every sentence of the plea to his client, who seemed to be very dialed in and appreciated what every paragraph stated. "I didn't have any concerns about his comprehension as we went through it,' said Woodman.

Deputy District Attorney Priscilla Baker read the statutory definition of Incest, which refers to a relationship involving close family members, such as siblings or parents and children, where sexual activity or marriage occurs. Nevada law prohibited these relationships due to the close blood relation.

The criminal complaint alleges that from March 1 through December 31, 2022, Elizarraraz engaged in acts that were constituted as incestuous.  

Judge Stockard ordered a Pre-Sentencing Investigation and set sentencing for January 7 to allow time for a Psychosexual Assessment to be conducted.