By Teresa Moon
The Tenth Judicial District Court convened Tuesday, January 9, with Judge Thomas Stockard presiding.
Joseph David Badilla pleaded not guilty to three Category B Felonies of Lewdness with a Child Under the Age of 16. Each charge carries a mandatory prison sentence of 1-10 years and a fine of up to $10,000 and requires sex offender registration and lifetime supervision. A Settlement Criminal Conference was set for March 29, in which a District Court judge will hear the matter outside of Churchill County. If no resolution is achieved, the case will be set for trial and decided by a jury.
Landon Dakota Mason appeared for sentencing on the Category C Felony of Offer, Attempt, or Commission of an Unauthorized Act Relating to the Manufacture orCompounding of Certain Controlled Substances which he pled guilty in February 2023. According to defense counsel for Mason, Steve Evenson, Esq., his client is trying to obtain permission to attend a diversion program out of state; however, thus far, he has not been able to abstain from using marijuana. Stockard said a formal application must first be filed. He told Mason, “If you want the benefit of diversion, and it’s a big benefit, no felony conviction if you successfully complete it, you have to be drug-free.” Stockard set a status hearing for February 20.
Daniel Allen Wright pleaded guilty to the Category C Felony of Non-Support of a Spouse, a Former Spouse, or a Child, which carries a potential penalty of 1-5 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Plea negotiations stipulate that sentencing will be deferred for one year, in which Wright must make every payment on time. If he does so, the charge will be lowered to a Gross Misdemeanor. Wright is currently in arrears over $14,000. A status hearing/sentencing was set for January 28, 2025.
Ein Joseph Newton, in custody, pleaded guilty to the Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine), a first or second offense, which carries a potential penalty of 1-4 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. PD Noel, defense counsel for Newton, told the court his client essentially has no criminal history and would like to return to Colorado. Judge Stockard sentenced Newton to 18 months of probation on a suspended sentence of 14-36 months in prison. Upon obtaining a 30-day travel permit from the Division of Parole and Probation, he can return to Colorado. He must also get a substance abuse evaluation and follow all recommendations therein.
Ashlie Emalyn-Rainbow Shaw, in custody, pleaded guilty to the Category D Felony of Battery by a Probationer, or a Parolee, or a Prisoner in Lawful Custody or Confinement, which carries a potential penalty of 1-6 years in prison. According to the factual basis given for the charge, Shaw kicked a law enforcement officer while on probation and/or in lawful custody. Shaw also admitted to violating the terms of her probation by failing to complete the Western Regional Drug Court program as ordered. Sentencing was set for April 2 in both cases.
Amanda Kaye Brown, in custody, appeared for a Status Hearing to discuss her custodial status. PD Noel requested that Brown be released to complete the Vitality House substance abuse program, and upon completion, she would turn herself in at the Churchill County Jail. DDA Sanford opposed the release, stating, “The record is pretty evident in this case that she cannot be trusted on her own.” According to Sandford, while previously released on her own recognizance (OR), Brown picked up new charges for selling drugs and forged medical paperwork for her son to get out of Court Services testing. The judge granted the OR request; however, Brown was to remain in custody until she could be transferred to Vitality on January 26. Further, she must turn herself in to the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office within 1 ½ hours of discharge from Vitality.
Matt Charles Lane was not present for a sentencing violation hearing. His attorney, Charles Woodman, Esq., appeared via Zoom and explained he had Lane on the phone. Woodman said Lane is in Las Vegas. He was supposed to take a bus to Fallon the day prior, but the party paying for it thought it was a local bus ticket needed and refused to pay for the longer distance to Fallon. DDA Priscilla Baker told Judge Stockard that regarding restitution, Lane paid $300 in November and nothing in December or January. She said the information the state had about his court appearance was pursuant to a discussion with his probation officer in which Lane indicated he had neither the money nor the means to attend, “So he wasn’t planning on being here.” Judge Stockard granted a one-week continuance and told Lane to be here in person, or he would issue a bench warrant.
Sonnie Angelo Anzaldua appeared for a status hearing on the Category C Felony charge of Battery Causing Substantial Bodily Harm, which he pled guilty in November. The charge carries a potential penalty of 1-5 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,0000. Anzaldua told Judge Stockard that he would like to represent himself. Stockard continued the hearing to January 23, at which time he will canvas the defendant to ascertain if he understands what that entails and set a jury trial for May 20-24.
Continuances:
Corey Lamar Etchinek - Sentencing continued to January 30
Brandon Lee Reynold - Arraignment continued to January 16
Justin David Carter - Sentencing Violation continued to February 6
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