Jan. 7
Diego Jesus Sosa Roque pleaded guilty to driving under the influence first offense. The court ordered 30 days jail with 28 days stayed for a period of one year, stayed jail time on the condition he serves two days, with credit for two days time served.
The court ordered a $400 fine + $125 administrative assessment + $60 forensic fee + $100 special DUI fee with credit for two days time served. The court ordered to complete DUI school and Victim Impact Panel. The defendant was ordered to no alcohol, no controlled substances unless prescribed by a physician and no further criminal activity other than minor traffic violations. Pursuant to plea negotiations, a charge of driving 11-20 miles per hour in excess of posted speed zone was dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office.
Jan. 8
Elijah James Homes pleaded guilty to driving under the influence first offense. The court ordered 30 days jail with 28 days stayed for a period of two years on the condition he serves two days in jail or 48 hours community service, with credit for one day time served.
The court ordered a $400 fine + $125 administrative assessment + $60 forensic fee + $100 special DUI fee. The court ordered DUI school and victim impact panel to be completed.
The defendant was ordered to no alcohol, no controlled substances unless prescribed by a physician and no further criminal activity other than minor traffic violations. Pursuant to plea negotiations, a charge of basic speed was dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office.
Menno Derijk pleaded guilty to fictitious or revoked registration and operating an unregistered vehicle. Charges of no seat belt and proof of insurance required were dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office. The charge of operating an unregistered vehicle was also dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office.
Three misdemeanor charges of failure to obey a traffic control device against Marquess Jones were dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office.
Jan. 9
Steven Ray Starkey pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of battery, amended from an original charge of domestic battery. The court ordered a $250 fine + $105 administrative assessment.
Eric Veldon Ditmars was found guilty of misdemeanor stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights/duty of driver at a bench trial. The court ordered $150 fine + $95 administrative assessment.
Jan. 10
Steven Lawrence Dixon was found guilty of misdemeanor injury or destruction of property at a bench trial. The court ordered $1,000 fine + $140 administrative assessment with $500 suspended on the condition the defendant have no further like violations and pay restitution in the amount of $250 to the Humboldt County Treasurer.
A gross misdemeanor charge of child abuse/neglect or endangerment against Kacy Joseph Logan was dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office, pursuant to plea negotiations.
Jan. 11
Albert Jacquez Escovedo Jr. pleaded guilty to driving under the influence first offense. The court ordered 30 days jail with 28 days stayed for a period of two years on the condition he serves two days or 48 hours community service.
The defendant was given credit for one day time served. The court ordered a $400 fine + $125 administrative assessment + $60 forensic fee + $100 special DUI fee. The court ordered DUI school and victim impact panel to be completed and a breath interlock device was ordered for 12 months.
The defendant was ordered to no alcohol and no further criminal activity other than minor traffic violations. A charge of failure to obey a traffic control device was dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office pursuant to plea negotiations.
Jan. 14
Everado Carrillo pleaded guilty to driving under the influence first offense. The court ordered 30 days jail with 28 days stayed for a period of two years, stayed jail time on the condition he serves two days or complete 48 hours of community service as an alternative to jail. The court ordered a $400 fine + $125 administrative assessment + $60 forensic fee + $100 special DUI fee. The court waived DUI school and victim impact panel, breath interlock device was ordered for 185 days. The defendant was ordered to no alcohol, no controlled substances unless prescribed by a physician and no further criminal activity other than minor traffic violations. Pursuant to plea negotiations, a charge of basic speed was dismissed on a motion by the DA’s office.
