The Tenth Judicial District Court convened Tuesday, November 28, Judge Thomas Stockard presiding.
Stacy Lynn Arias, in custody, pleaded guilty to the Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a first or second offense, punishable by 1-4 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. DDA Thomas said this is a mandatory probation case. PD Sommer asked that, as a condition of probation, Arias be ordered to Western Regional Drug Court. The judge granted Arias probation and ordered her to obtain a substance abuse evaluation and follow all recommendations therein. She was placed in Drug Court and was to remain in custody until her first appearance on November 29.
John William Fullen, in custody, pleaded guilty to two Category C Felonies: 1) Offer, Attempt, or Commission of an Unauthorized Act Relating to The Manufacture or Compounding of Certain Controlled Substances, charged as a first offense; and 2) Fraudulent Act Concerning Gaming a first offense. Each of the felonies carries a potential penalty of 1-5 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Fullen was released on his own recognizance under Court Services supervision at the request of his court-appointed attorney, John Dadlic, Esq. A Pre-Sentence Investigation was ordered, and sentencing was set for February 20.
Kevin Franklin Russo, in custody, pleaded guilty to the Category D Felony of Embezzlement of a value of $1,200 or more but less than $5,000, punishable by 1-4 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Stockard provisionally placed Russo into the Western Regional Drug Court program and left it to the discretion of Drug Court as to when he can be released. Russo will be supervised by Court Services with daily check-ins and random drug tests. A new Pre-Sentence Investigative Report was ordered. Sentencing was set for February 20, 2024.
Amanda Kaye Brown, in custody, pleaded guilty to four felony charges:1) Obtaining or Possessing a Credit Card or a Debit Card or Identifying Description of a Credit Card, Credit Account, or Debit Card without Consent, a Category D Felony, 2) Possession of a Controlled Substance, a first or second offense, a Category E felony; 3) Offering False Evidence, a Category D Felony; 4) Conspiracy to Commit a Felony Crime Under the Uniform Controlled Substance Act charged as a first offense, which is a Category C Felony. Defense counsel for Brown, PD Noel, asked Judge Stockard to release his client on her own recognizance and to be provisionally placed in Drug Court. DDA Sanford opposed an OR release. The judge denied OR. However, if Brown can secure a date at an inpatient treatment facility, Stockard said he would consider a release to an inpatient program.
Selma Christina Sampley, in custody, appeared for sentencing upon pleading guilty to the Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a first or second offense (methamphetamine). Sampley received 18 months of probation on a suspended sentence of 14-40 months in prison. She was also ordered to obtain a substance abuse evaluation within the next 30 days and to follow the recommendations therein. Failing to do so will result in a probation violation. Fees and Assessments were imposed.
Sonnie Angelo Anzaldua pleaded not guilty to the Category C Felony of Battery Causing Substantial Bodily Harm, punishable by 1-5 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. A Status Hearing was set for January 9, 2024, with a jury trial set for May 20-24, 2024.
Hubert Craig Allen pleaded guilty to the Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a first or second offense (methamphetamine). Allen received 18 months of a suspended sentence of 12-32 months in prison. Allen was also ordered to obtain a substance abuse evaluation and to follow the outlined recommendations. Fees and Assessments were imposed.
Daisy Fran Dennison pleaded guilty to the Gross Misdemeanor of Conspiracy of an Ex-felon in Possession of a Firearm. Dennison was fined $300.
Wilford E. Crutcher appeared for sentencing for Driving Under the Influence of an Intoxicating Liquor or Controlled or Prohibited Substance, a second offense. The judge noted that Crutcher graduated from the Western Regional DUI Diversion Course and fined Crutcher $750, which is the minimum fine allowed by statute. An interlock device must be installed on any vehicle registered to or operated by Crutcher for 18 months.
Joshua Jamar Harvey appeared for sentencing on the Category E Felony of Possession of more than 1 ounce but less than 50 pounds of Marijuana, or more than 1/8 ounce but less than 1 pound of Concentrated Cannabis, which he pled guilty to in October. Judge Stockard found Harvey eligible for Drug Court and placed him on probation for one year with the condition that Harvey enter and complete the Western Regional Drug Court.
Larry Lee Puchert, in custody, pleaded guilty to the Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a first or second offense. A Pre-Sentence Investigation was ordered, and sentencing was set for February 20, 2024. Puchert was provisionally placed in Drug Court, who will determine if he is to be released. If released, he will be under the supervision of Court Services.
Continuances:
Randy Lee Hutchcraft’s arraignment was continued to January 9, 2024.
Christopher Colby Ingram's sentencing violation hearing was continued to April of 2024. The date for an evidentiary hearing will be set administratively.
Selina Muncy's sentencing was continued to January 2, 2024.
Matt Charles Lane's sentencing violation hearing was continued to January 9, 2024.
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