George Allen Smith, Jon Simpson and Kami Day sentenced March 13
George Allen Smith tells mom he’s sorry
George Allen Smith was in court for sentencing on charges of possession of a stolen motor vehicle — his mom’s. He previously pleaded guilty to the charges and had already spent just over three months in jail when he was in court for sentencing March 13.
His mother gave a short victim impact statement, in which she said that basically, there had been no impact other than emotional impact.
“I received my vehicle back just hours after it was stolen and in the same condition,” she told the judge. Her stolen credit cards were also returned.
She said she would be glad to have her son on probation as he does well. “When he is on probation, he is very reliable,” she said, adding, “it seems to work for him.”
Smith was convicted of the Category C felony. In addition to the usual $153 DNA collection and analysis fee, $25 administrative assessment and $250 public defender fee, he was fined $1,000.
Conditions of his three-year probation include abstaining from the use, possession or purchase of alcohol or controlled substances in any form, including marijuana. No huffing, no presence in any smoke shop, vape shop, or marijuana dispensary. He must provide proof of high school graduation and maintain employment of at least 36 hours a week. If all fines and fees aren’t paid in full by the completion of the original three-year probation term, that term could be extended to five years.
Jon Simpson put back on probation
Jon Simpson admitted to violating his probation with intoxicants, controlled substances, lack of employment, and non-payment of fines and fees. He was arrested for drinking and fighting. He showed up at the probation office in October and freely admitted being under the influence of marijuana and alcohol. He tested positive two other times.
“I’m glad you’re not lying but what are you going to do to stop doing this?” Montero asked Simpson. “You have to stop or you’re going to prison. Do you want to go to prison?”
Simpson said he did not.
His probation officer, Sgt. Brian Waters, said Simpson’s last two drug/alcohol tests have come back clean. Waters told Judge Montero that he is still trying to work with Simpson. That being the case, Montero put Simpson back on probation with all the usual probation requirements.
Kami Day sentenced to Mental Health Court
Kami Day was in court Dec. 13 for final sentencing on charges of grand larceny of a firearm. She pleaded guilty to the felony.
Day requested the opportunity to participate in the Mental Health Court program. She told the judge she believes the specialty court will help her monitor her prescription medications and build a support system.
Judge Michael Montero told Day she will need to have a mental health evaluation performed, as an expert’s diagnosis of mental health issues is required before the judge can grant participation in mental health court. If a mental health diagnosis is not forthcoming, Day will be required to complete the Drug Court program.
Day was sentenced to 16-72 months in prison, with 95 days credit for time served. The sentence was suspended in favor of three years’ probation. She was given 90 days to take care of a warrant out of San Bernadino, California.
She was also assessed $3,381 in extradition costs in addition to the usual DNA collection and analysis costs, administrative assessment and public defender fee. She will receive no good time credit or early release from probation unless all her fees are paid.
