Humboldt County
COURT DOCKET
September 3
In the case of Marcos Ramos, charged with Hit and Run Unattended Motor Vehicle – 2 counts. As defendant has complied with the terms of the deferred prosecution, the county made motion to dismiss case. Court granted motion and case was dismissed in open court.
In the case of Chance Addison Baldwin, charged with, 1: DUI – 1st offense, 2: Resisting a Public Officer. Defendant entered a Guilty plea.
The court canvassed his plea and accepted the same, the court ruled as follows: Sentenced to 30 days jail with 28 days stayed for a period of one year on the condition he serve two days, and was given credit for time served, fined $585, to be taken from cash bail posted, DUI School and Victim Impact Panel to be completed by December 1, 2024. Defendant is to follow the recommendation of his evaluation and attend and provide proof of a 16 hour DUI Seminar by February 1, 2025.
Defendant was not ordered to have the breath interlock device as he lives out of state. Count 2 was previously dismissed by County. Remaining cash bail to be dismissed.
September 4
In the case of Tyler Wade Elvendahl-Pavao, charged with, 1: DUI – 1st Offense, 2: Immediate Notice of Accident Involving Unattended Vehicle or Other Property, 3: Minor in Consumption of Alcoholic Beverage. Defendant was present w/out counsel.
Defendant had previously entered a No Contest plea on May 6, 2024 to all counts, the court ruled as follows: Count 1 – DUI – sentenced to 30 days jail w/ 28 days stayed for a period of one year on the condition he serve two days, and was given credit for time served, fined $585, which were converted to nine days jail and given credit for time served, DUI School and Victim Impact Panel to be completed by December 1, 2024 in person, breath interlock device was ordered for a period of 185 days, and was ordered to follow the recommendations of his evaluation and to attend counseling w/ monthly reports to the court.
A review hearing was set for January 7, 2025 at 1:15pm. Count 2-2 - Fined $1,140. Count 3 – Fined $355. Fines for count 2 & 3 were suspended for a period of one year on the condition her complete all court orders and have no further violations of the law other than minor traffic.
In the case of Charlie Lynn Sheppard, charged with, 1: Driving Suspended/Revoked – Alcohol Related, 2: No Proof of Insurance, 3: Suspended/Revoked Plates. County had one witness and one exhibit marked into evidence w/out objection. Defense had no witnesses and did not testify on his own behalf.
It appearing to the court by evidence and testimony presented that the defendant was found Not Guilty on count one, Guilty on Counts two and three. After hearing from all parties, the court ruled as follows: Fined $1095, to be paid in monthly payments of $50 beginning November 1, 2024.
September 5
In the case of Charlie Lynn Sheppard, charged with, 1: Driving While License is Cancelled/Suspended/Revoked, 2: No Proof of Insurance. The county had one witness and two exhibits marked and admitted into evidence with no objections. The defense had no witnesses and did not testify on his own behalf. It appearing to the court by evidence and testimony presented that the defendant was found Not Guilty of Operating a Motor Vehicle While License is Cancelled/Suspended/Revoked.
After hearing from all parties, the court ruled as follows: Fined $355, to be paid in monthly payments of $50 beginning November 1, 2024. Count 2 – It appearing to the court by evidence and testimony presented that the defendant was found Guilty of No Proof of Insurance. After hearing from all parties, the court ruled as follows: Fined $740 and was given credit of $450 for three days jail time served, leaving a balance of $290, to be paid in monthly payments of $50 beginning November 1, 2024.
September 11
In the case of Kenneth Dale Hornbuckle Jr, charged with Violation of Temporary Protection Order Against Stalking/Harrassment. DDA Anthony Gordon amended charge to misdemeanor violation. Defendant entered a Guilty plea to amended charge.
The court canvassed his plea and ruled as follows: fined $1,140 and 10 jays in jail.
Defendant was given credit for two days time served, leaving a balance of eight days. Jail time and fines are both stayed for a period of one year, bail bond exonerated.
In the case of Antonio Gonzalez, charged with, 1: Reckless Driving, 2: Resisting Public Officer, 3: Open Container. Pursuant to plea negotiations, defendant entered a Guilty plea to count 1 – Reckless Driving. The court canvassed his plea and accepted the same, the court ruled as follows: Fined $890 and given credit for $150 a day for jail time served, leaving a balance of $740, which is to be paid in monthly payments of $50 starting on or before November 1, 2024. DDA Stephen Girardot made motion to dismiss counts 2 & 3. The court granted the motion and counts 2 & 3 were dismissed in open court.
In the case of Antonio Gonzalez, charged with Eluding Police Officer in a Manner Posing Danger to Persons or Property. Pursuant to plea negotiations, DDA Stephen Girardot amended charge to Misdemeanor Evading. Defendant entered a Guilty plea to amended charge.
The court canvassed his plea and accepted the same.
After hearing recommendations from both parties, the court ruled as follows: fined $1,140 and 180 days jail. Both fine and jail time are suspended for a period of one year on the condition of no further violations of the law other than minor traffic.
In the case of Antonio Gonzalez, charged with, 1: Obedience to Traffic Control Device, 2: No Proof of Insurance, 3: Registration Certificate to be Carried. Pursuant to plea negotiations, DDA Stephen Girardot made motion to dismiss this matter due to plea negotiations in a separate case. Court granted motion and this case was dismissed in open court.
September 12
In the case of Manuel Herrera, charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle while License is Cancelled/Suspended/Revoked. Pursuant to negotiations, as defendant entered Guilty plea on another matter, county made motion to dismiss this case. Court granted motion, case dismissed in open court.
In the case of Manuel Herrera, charged with DUI – 1st Offense. Defendant read and signed the DUI Admonishment and Rights form. The court canvassed his plea and accepted the same. The court ruled as follows: Sentenced to 30 days in jail w/ 28 days stayed for a period of one year on the condition he serve two days, and was given credit for one day served. The remaining day was converted to 48 hours house arrest and he pay a fine of $585, to be taken from cash bail posted. DUI School and Victim Impact Panel to be completed by December 1, 2024, and was ordered to have the breath interlock device for a period of 185 days.
September 16
In the case of Sara Ann Still, charged with Drugs Not to be Introduced into Interstate Commerce – Amended 9/16/24. Pursuant to negotiations, the state amended Count 1 to Possession of Drugs not to be Introduced into Interstate Commerce – Misdemeanor. Defendant entered a No Contest plea to the amended charge. The court accepted her plea and ruled as follows: Fined $1,140. Defendant was given credit of $300 for two days time served, leaving a balance of $840. Defendant is to make monthly payments of $50, with the first payment due on or before December 1, 2024.
The court suspended $1,000 of the fines and fees for a period of one year on the condition of no further violations of the law other than minor traffic. As this matter is now concluded, the court released the defendant from the pretrial conditions.
September 16
In the case of Sara Ann Still, charged with Drugs Not to be Introduced into Interstate Commerce. Pursuant to negotiations, the state amended Count 1 to Possession of Drugs not to be Introduced into Interstate Commerce – Misdemeanor. Defendant entered a No Contest plea to the amended charge.
The court accepted her plea and ruled as follows: Fined $1,140. DDA Anthony Gordon dismissed Count 2 of the complaint. Defendant was given credit of $1,050 for seven days time served, leaving a balance of $90. Defendant is to make monthly payments of $50 starting on or before December 1, 2024. As this matter is now concluded, the court released defendant from the pretrial conditions.
In the case of Sara Ann Still, charged with, 1: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 2: Unlawful use of a Controlled Substance – Dismissed per DA.
Pursuant to negotiations, the defendant entered a No Contest plea to Count 1 – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. DDA Anthony Gordon dismissed Count 2 – Use or Under the Influence of Controlled Substance.
The court accepted her plea and ruled as follows: Fined $640. Defendant is to make monthly payments of $50 starting on or before December 1, 2024. As this matter is now concluded, the court released defendant from pretrial conditions.
In the case of Bryan Allen Prothro, charged with, 1: Reckless Driving – Amended 9/16/24, 2: Duty of Driver to Decrease Speed Under Certain Circumstances – Dismissed 9/16/24. The county, represented by DDA Elizabeth Evans, admitted 10 exhibits.
After hearing the objection made by the defense, exhibits were not admitted. The county had 3 witnesses. The defense objected to testimony on the expert witnesses.
After hearing from all parties, the court will allow the testimony of the expert witnesses.
Defense had no witnesses, and one exhibit marked and admitted. The county and defense came to a negotiation and the county amended the complaint to Reckless Driving in violation of NRS 484B.653. Defendant entered a No Contest plea to the amended charge.
Defendant, along with his counsel, read and signed the Reckless Driving Admonishment and Waiver from.
The court canvassed his plea and ruled as follows: FINED $1,140, and was given credit of $150 for one day time served, leaving a balance of $990, to be paid in full by September 27, 2024.
He was further ordered to complete a DUI School and Victim Impact Panel by December 1, 2024. The county made motion to dismiss Count 2.
September 17
In the case of James Lee Anderson, charged with Operating Unregistered Vehicle. Citation was dismissed per DDA Elizabeth Evans as defendant provided proof requested.
In the case of Elias Salazar, charged with Operate Unregistered Vehicle, Trailer, or Semi Trailer. DDA Elizabeth Evans dismissed the citation per deferred prosecution agreement.
In the case of James Clifford Owens, charged with Maintaining or Permitting Nuisance - Amended. DDA Elizabeth Evans amended the citation off the record to reflect Maintain or Permit Nuisance. Fined $240. The defendant paid citation in full. Case Closed.