HUMBOLDT COUNTY
COURT DOCKET
November 14
In the case of Tristin Garrett Clark, charged with Display Fictitious/Revoked/Suspended Registration. DDA Stephen Girardot made motion to dismiss this case with no objection from the defense.
The case was dismissed in open court.
In the case of Nicholas James Autrey, charged with Abuse, Neglect, or Endangerment of a Child. DDA Stephen Girardot made motion to dismiss this case due to cannot prove without a reasonable doubt. Bail Bond exonerated.
In the case of Nicholas James Autrey, charged with Resisting a Public Officer. DDA Stephen Girardot made motion to dismiss this case due to cannot prove without a reasonable doubt. Bail Bond exonerated.
In the case of Nathaniel Davis, charged with DUI – 2nd Offense. The county, represented by DDA Elizabeth Evans, offered one exhibit, which was marked and admitted w/out objection.
Defense provided the court with the alcohol evaluation. Defendant entered a Guilty plea.
The court canvassed his plea and accepted the same, the court ruled as follows: sentenced to 60 days in jail with 50 days stayed for a period of one year on the condition he serve 10 days, and was given credit for three days time served.
The remaining seven days must be served by March 1, 2025.
He was fined $950, to be paid in $50 monthly payments starting March 1, 2025. Online DUI School and Victim Impact Panel to be completed by March 1, 2025.
Breath interlock device ordered for 365 days. Bail bond exonerated.
December 10
In the case of Ryan Todd Murrah, charged with Violation of Temporary or Extended Restraining Order. Pursuant to the terms of the plea agreement, DDA Elizabeth Evans made motion to dismiss this case with no objection from the defense. The case was dismissed in open court.
In the case of Paul Edward Buschman, charged with Breach of Peace. Count 1, Domestic Battery – 1st Offense, was previously dismissed.
The defendant entered a Guilty plea to Count 2, Breach of Peace. The court canvassed his plea and accepted the same, the court ruled as follows: fined $355. and was given credit for time served. Bail bond exonerated.
In the case of Riley Marie Reynolds, charge with Possession of Marijuana. Defendant entered a Guilty plea.
The court canvassed her plea and accepted the same, the court ruled as follows: fined $355. and was given credit for time served. Bail bond exonerated.
In the case of Justin Shane Poindexter, charged with Fireworks. The court ruled as follows: fined $195, to be paid in $50 monthly payments starting on February 1, 2025.
December 17
In the case of Jeremiah Corneilious Sanders, charged with, 1: DUI – 1st Offense, 2: Vehicle Entering Intersection Marked Stop/Yield. Defendant had previously entered a No Contest plea.
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 two days served. He was fined $585. to be paid by February 1, 2025. DUI School and Victim Impact Panel to be completed by March 1, 2025.
He was ordered to have Breath Interlock Device for a period of 185 days. DDA Elizabeth Evans made motion to dismiss Count 2, court granted motion and Count 2 was dismissed in open court. Bail bond exonerated.
In the case of Jacob Shon Morris, charged with, 1: Current Registration Required, 2: Restriction on Tinting or Windshield, 3: Operating a Motor Vehicle w/out a Driver’s License, 4: No Proof of Insurance. As defendant provided proof, DDA Elizabeth Evans made motion to dismiss Counts 1, 2, & 4.
The defendant entered a Guilty plea to Count 3. The court canvassed his plea and accepted the same, the court ruled as follows: fined $195. which was converted to two days jail time and was given credit for time served.
In the case of Clifton M Brown, charged with Dangerous of Vicious Dogs. DDA Elizabeth Evans made motion to dismiss as defendant complied with the terms of deferred prosecution.
December 19
In the case of Arturo Vargas-Gonzalez, charged with Disturbing the Peace – Amended 12/19/24. DD Elizabeth Evans amended the complaint to Disturbing the Peace. Defendant entered a Guilty plea to amended charge. The court canvassed his plea and ruled as follows: fined $355. which were converted to two days jail time and was given credit for time served. Cash bail bond posted will be returned.
In the case of Walter Xavier Magan, charged with, 1: Operating a Vehicle while License is Cancelled/Suspended/Revoked, 2: Operating Vehicle while Registration is Fictitious. DDA Elizabeth Evans made motion to dismiss both counts upon proof provided by the defendant.
Court granted motion and case was dismissed in open court.
In the case of Bryant Zamora Hernandez, charged with, 1: DUI, 2: Driving w/ Open Container. Pursuant to negotiations, DDA Elizabeth Evans amended the complaint to DUI – 1st Offense. Defendant entered a Guilty plea to amended charge. Defendant read and signed the DUI Admonishment and Waiver of Rights.
The court ruled as follows: sentenced to 30 days jail time with 28 days stayed on the condition he serve two days, and was given credit for two days served.
He was fined $585, to be paid in $50 monthly payments starting on or before February 1, 2025, DUI School and Victim Impact Panel must be completed by March 1, 2025.
He was ordered to have the Breath Interlock Device for a period of 185 days. State made motion to dismiss Count 2 in open court. Bail bond exonerated.
December 20
In the case of Jordan Paul Jeppsen, charged with, 1: Domestic Battery – 1st Offense, 2: Injury to or Destruction of Property. DDA Stephen Girardot made motion to dismiss due to defendant has complied with the requirements asked of him. Court granted the motion and the case was dismissed in open court.
In the case of Jordan Paul Jeppsen, charged with Abuse, Neglect, or Endangerment of Child. DDA Stephen Girardot made motion to dismiss.
The court granted the motion and the case was dismissed in open court.
In the case of Ashley Scott, charged with, 1: DUI – 1st Offense, 2: Driving w/out Due Care, 3: Injury to or Destruction of Property. Pursuant to negotiations, defendant entered a Guilty plea to DUI – 1st Offense. Defendant read and signed the DUI Admonishment and Waiver of Rights.
The court ruled as follows: sentenced to 30 days jail with 28 days stayed for one year on the condition she serve two days, and was given credit for two days time served, fined $585. to be taken from the cash bail posted.
DUI School and Victim Impact Panel must be completed by March 1, 2025, and Breath Interlock Device for a period of 185 days. DDA Elizabeth Evans made motion to dismiss Counts 2 & 3. Court granted motion and Counts 2 & 3 were dismissed in open court.
In the case of Christopher Hollman, charged with DUI – 1st Offense. DDA Elizabeth Evans presented to witnesses, defense objected to witness testimony. After hearing from both parties, the court did not allow the expert witness testimony.
The county offered one exhibit which was marked into evidence with no objection.
It appearing to the court by evidence and testimony presented, that the defendant was found Not Guilty of driving under the influence – 1st Offense.
December 23
In the case of James Gentry, charged with Failure to Maintain Lane – Amended 12/23/24. Pursuant to negotiations, DDA Elizabeth Evans amended the complaint from DUI – 1st Offense to Failure to Maintain Lane. Defendant entered a No Contest plea to amended charge.
The court canvassed his plea and accepted the same, the court ruled as follows: fined $640. and was given credit of $150 for one day jail time served, leaving a balance of $490, to be paid today.
Defendant was further ordered to complete and provide proof of DUI School and Victim Impact Panel by March 1, 2025. Online was approved.