Aug. 1
Paul Edward Mendieta pleaded guilty to driving under the influence 1st offense. The county amended the criminal complaint to read under the influence theory. He was sentenced to 48 hours of community service and ordered to pay a fine of $400 + $125 AA + $60 forensic fee + $100 special DUI fee.
He was ordered to complete a victim impact panel and DUI school. Other charges of requirements for turning on highway and driving on right half of highway required were dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office pursuant to plea negotiations.
Aug. 7
Matthew Patrick Watson pleaded guilty to driving under the influence 1st offense.
He was sentenced to 30 days jail with 28 days stayed for a period of one year, stayed jail time on the condition he serve 2 days, he was given 12 hours credit for time served. He can serve 36 hours in jail or 36 hours community service.
He was ordered to pay a fine of $400 + $125 AA + $60 forensic fee + $100 special DUI fee. He was ordered to complete a victim impact panel and DUI school.
He was also ordered to no alcohol, no controlled substances unless prescribed by a physician and no further criminal activity other than minor traffic violations. A charge of driving in excess of posted zone 11-20 over was dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office pursuant to plea negotiations.
