Teresa Moon
The Tenth Judicial District Court convened on Tuesday, September 2, with Judge Thomas Stockard presiding.
Todd Steven Garcia pleaded guilty to Uttering a Forged Instrument, a Category D Felony punishable by 1–4 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Judge Stockard ordered a Pre-Sentence Investigation and set sentencing for November 4.
Felicia Marylee Elizarraraz pleaded guilty to the Wobbler charge of Attempt to Commit Burglary of a Business. As a gross misdemeanor, the offense is punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. If sentenced as a felony, it is punishable by 1 to 4 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Judge Stockard ordered a PSI and set sentencing for November 18.
Rick Lewis Chapman appeared for sentencing on the Category B Felony of Driving Under the Influence, Third or Subsequent Offense, to which he pleaded guilty in May 2022. At that time, the court ordered Chapman to enter the DUI Diversion Program. Upon successful completion, Nevada statute allows the charge to be reduced to a second offense DUI.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Chelsea Sanford told the court that Chapman had completed the program and asked that the court follow the statute.
Churchill County Public Defender Jacob Sommer said, "Speaking frankly, this is one of my favorite tasks, to come back and report how a client has done on the DUI Diversion Program." He added, "It hasn't all been easy for him, but he has made some substantial and meaningful changes in his life. And I just am proud of him."
Chapman told the court, "I made it." He acknowledged there had been "a lot of ups and downs, but overall, it was pretty smooth." He said he would "keep doing what I've been doing" and added, "It's up to each individual, you know, what they want."
Judge Stockard fined Chapman $750 and noted that by completing the program, Chapman satisfied the statutory requirements of his sentence.
Stockard concluded, "Congratulations. You should be very proud of yourself."
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