Tenth Judicial District Court The Tenth Judicial District Court convened Tuesday, February 17, with Judge William Maddox presiding.

The Tenth Judicial District Court convened on Tuesday, Feb. 17, with Judge William Maddox presiding.

Debra Marie Davis appeared for sentencing on the Gross Misdemeanor of Attempted Embezzlement of a value of more than $1,200 but less than $5,000, punishable by up to 364 days in jail.

Senior Deputy District Attorney Chelsea Sanford told Judge Maddox that the state received a memo from Western Nevada Regional Drug Court stating that Davis has not been compliant. Additionally, Davis tested positive for methamphetamine prior to appearing in court. Sanford asked that the defendant be remanded into custody, as the terms of her pre-trial release prohibit the use of any controlled substances.

Churchill County Public Defender Jacob Sommer asked that his client be released on her own recognizance with Court Services supervision. Sommer requested the court to give Davis another chance, stating, “… one more opportunity is not unjustified; it's perhaps unreasonable, but it's not unjustified." He said Davis has unique challenges, and he believes she would not abuse this opportunity if the judge were to grant it. Sommer acknowledged, “I know that it's a thin argument, and it’s thin ice.”

Judge Maddox remanded Davis into custody, noting she had been given several chances and not taken advantage of any of them. Maddox continued the matter to February 24. 

Michael Timothy failed to appear for his sentencing hearing. Presiding Judge William Maddox, sitting in for Judge Thomas Stockard, issued a no-bail bench warrant.

Cecil Mark Riggs Jr.’s Sentencing Violation/Sentencing Hearing was continued to February 24.