Union Township
Justice Court
April 10
Ian Mcewan Leonhard pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of basic speed, amended from an original charge of reckless driving. The court ordered a $50 fine + $65 administrative assessment.
Marat Turaev pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of rural speed, amended from an original charge of basic speed 11-20 over limit. The court ordered a fine of $385 + $115 administrative assessment.
A misdemeanor battery charge against Thomas Charles Babcock was dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office pursuant to plea negotiations.
Mark Leroy Harris pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving, amended from an original charge of driving under the influence first offense.
The court ordered a $250 fine + $95 administrative assessment. A second charge of fail to maintain lane was dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office pursuant to plea negotiations.
Misdemeanor charges of first offense domestic battery and throwing substance at a motor vehicle were dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office as it was determined that the county could not prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
April 11
Jackson Scott Hitchcock pleaded no contest to a charge of misdemeanor injury or destruction of property, amended from an original charge of gross misdemeanor injury to or destruction of property. The court ordered a $1,000 fine + $140 administrative assessment + 1,315 restitution. The court suspended $1,000 of the fines on the condition that the defendant pays the restitution.
A misdemeanor charge of theft against Brittany Louise Cary was dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office pursuant to plea negotiations.
Anthony Ismael Aispuro pleaded no contest to possession of a drug which may not be introduced into interstate commerce, amended from an original felony charge of unlawful use of a controlled substance. The court ordered 120 days jail with credit for 19 days time served with 101 days remaining.
A misdemeanor charge of violation of a temporary or extended restraining order against Oscar Mercado was dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office.
A misdemeanor charge of resisting a public officer against George Allen Smith was dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office pursuant to plea negotiations.
Kim Yvonne Zimmerman was found guilty of misdemeanor driving under the influence with one prior conviction, stop lamps and requirements for turning on the highway.
The court ordered Zimmerman to complete an alcohol evaluation, along with 60 days jail with 50 days stayed for a period of two years, stayed jail time on the condition she serves 10 days. She was given credit for four days time served.
The defendant can do 600 hours of community service or 12 days of house arrest as an alternative to jail time. The court ordered a $750 fine + $140 administrative assessment + $60 forensic fee + $100 special DUI fee. The defendant was ordered to complete DUI school and a victim impact panel. The defendant was ordered to have the breath interlock device for a period of 12 months.
The defendant was ordered to obtain a mental health evaluation and complete recommendations of the counselor. She was ordered to no alcohol, no controlled substances unless prescribed by a physician and no further criminal activity other than minor traffic violations.
Mahmoud Deleon pleaded no contest to misdemeanor driving under the influence first offense. The court ordered 30 days jail with 28 days stayed on the condition he serves two days with credit for 12 hours time served, with the remaining 36 hours converted to community service.
The court ordered a $400 fine + $125 administrative assessment + $60 forensic fee + $100 special DUI fee. The court ordered the defendant to complete DUI school and victim impact panel. The defendant was ordered to install the breath interlock device for 185 days.
The defendant 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 misdemeanor charge of license plate improperly displayed was dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office pursuant to plea negotiations.
April 12
At a bench trial, Wade Ty Shupe was found not guilty in two separate cases of violation of a temporary or extended restraining order and both cases were dismissed.
April 15
Ryan Anthony Perez pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of suspended plates and windshield and windows must be unobstructed. The court ordered a $100 fine + $95 administrative assessment for suspended plates and $5 fine _ $20 administrative assessment fees for windshield and windows must be unobstructed. The defendant was given credit for two days time served.
Christopher Lee Stettler pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of unlawful trespass upon land and convicted person to notify local law enforcement of change of address. The court ordered a $100 fine + $95 administrative assessment on unlawful trespass and $500 fine + $140 administrative assessment on failure to notify law enforcement of address change. The defendant was given credit for six days time served.
Francisco Javier Ibarra-Mendoza pleaded no contest to misdemeanor engaging in business without a contractors license. The court ordered a $1,000 fine + $140 administrative assessment + 205.32 investigative fee.
J.C. Garcia pleaded no contest to misdemeanor engaging in business without a contractors license. The court ordered a $1,000 fine + $140 administrative assessment + 205.32 investigative fee.
Savannah Beth Riddle pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving while license is canceled, suspended or revoked and operating a motor vehicle without having evidence of current insurance located therein.
April 16
Jenelle Harold pleaded guilty to misdemeanor petit larceny. The court ordered a $1,000 fine + $140 administrative assessment, with $500 suspended on the condition that the defendant pays restitution in the amount of $253.44.
Felony charges of burglary and grand larceny against Maria Albisu Morris were dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office pursuant to plea negotiations; previously agreed upon restitution has been paid in full by the defendant.
April 17
A misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence first offense was dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office without prejudice as the county cannot prove the case without a reasonable doubt.
April 18
Christopher Cisneros pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence. The court ordered 30 days in jail with 28 days stayed for a period of one year, stayed jail time on the condition he serves two days, with credit for one day time served.
The court ordered a $400 fine + $125 administrative assessment + 60 forensic fee + $100 special DUI fee. Cisneros was ordered to complete a victim impact panel and DUI school. The breath interlock device was waived due to undue hardship. A misdemeanor charge of tail lamps required was dismissed on a motion by the DA’s
