On Tuesday, Feb. 20, the 11th District Court held its regular session with Judge Jim Shirley presiding over the courtroom. The only sentencing case on the court calendar involved Ian Parker Norman for intent to defraud.
Ian Parker Norman
Ian Parker Norman, originally charged for using false statements and identification to order a credit card with the intent to defraud the card, plead guilty to the charges on Dec. 5, 2017. He qualified for the New Frontier Rehabilitation Program in Fallon and completed the course before his sentencing hearing Tuesday.
“Norman, you have done very well in treatment at the New Frontier facility,” said Judge Shirley. “That should give you a shot at a clean and sober life.”
“Sir, I thank you for the opportunity to go to rehab, and it really opened my eyes,” Norman said. “I tried the best I could there and felt I succeeded. I do have a place to live and have a job waiting for me when I’m released.”
Shirley informed Norman that he is still responsible for restitution in the case totaling $15,504.22 and Norman confirmed that amount and notified the judge he will make monthly payments. Shirley sentenced Norman to 364 days jail with 119 credit for time served, with another 364 days sentence to run consecutively.
The judge then suspended that sentence and placed Norman on probation not to exceed 36 months. Norman will apply for the Lander County Drug Court program.
Channa Jo Bryant
Channa Jo Bryant was placed in custody on Feb. 6, when law enforcement could not locate her and a bench warrant issued for her arrest. She informed the judge she left Lander County because her son overdosed in South Dakota.
“When I returned, I immediately turned myself into the sheriff’s office,” she said.
Bryant was originally charged for using an illegal narcotic substance — methamphetamine. “I was high on meth out in the community,” admitted Bryant. “I consumed meth, and I knew it was illegal.” Shirley set the sentencing hearing for Bryant on April 17, at 10 a.m., where Bryant hopes probation is Shirley’s final decision.
Bryan Scott Eisenhach
Shirley added another sentencing hearing on April 17, at 10 a.m. for Bryan Scott Eisenhach who pleaded guilty to having unlawful possession of a hypodermic needle with an unknown controlled substance. The unknown substance was later determined to be methamphetamine.
Eisenhach’s attorney, Todd Plimpton, requested that his client gets placed back on probation, but admitted his reluctance to have him released with the fear he would violate his probation.
“I would like to have my client released on own recognizance so that he can maintain his employment,” said Plimpton.
Patrick Ryan Dominguez
Patrick Ryan Dominguez, arrested for possession with the intent to sell and use methamphetamine, pleaded guilty to the charges on Tuesday. “I spun out of control, and I wasn’t thinking about my family, my kids and didn’t care about my actions,” explained Dominguez to Judge Shirley.
Dominguez has already applied to a 458 rehabilitation program and said he hopes the judge places him on probation during his sentencing hearing. Dominguez informed the judge that if released he will move back into this parents’ home.
Shirley set Dominguez’s sentencing and eligibility hearing on April 17, at 10 a.m.
Haylee Nicole Madore
Haylee Nicole Madore also had her sentencing hearing set for April 17, after pleading guilty to the charge of unlawful possession of a controlled substance later determined to methamphetamine. Madore could face one to four years in a state penitentiary, but the offense is eligible for probation. Madore will have an evaluation done by Tina Marie Bisiuax, a certified drug and alcohol counselor.
Monique Stuart
Monique Stuart was arrested for using methamphetamine with knowledge of its narcotic nature. “I consumed meth and knew it was illegal on Nov. 4, 2017,” Stuart said. Attorney Plimpton filed for a 458 rehabilitation program on behalf of Stuart, and a sentencing hearing was set for April 3, at 10 a.m. for Stuart.
