7th District Court report, Aug. 2

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Court report before Judge George M. Harmond on Aug. 2.
Derek George Zmerzlikar, date of birth, Sept. 23, 1980, appeared on charge, attempted obstructing justice, a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: June 7. Based on the defendant’s conviction of the charge, the defendant is sentenced to a term of one year in the Emery County Jail. The total time suspended is one year. The defendant is placed on probation for 36 months. Probation is to be supervised by adult probation and parole. Defendant is to serve 15 days in jail.
Derek George Zmerzlikar, date of birth, Sept. 23, 1980, appeared on charges, 1. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a third degree felony. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: June 2, 2015. 2. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a third degree felony. Disposition: June 2, 2015. Dismissed with prejudice. 3. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a class B misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: June 2, 2015. 4. Failure to stay in one lane, a class C misdemeanor. Disposition: June 2, 2015. Dismissed with prejudice. Based on the defendant’s probation violation, the court orders probation revoked and restarted for 36 months under the original terms and conditions with the addition of 20 hours of community service per week if the defendant is not employed. The defendant is ordered to serve 15 days in jail. To be served consecutively with case 161700045.
Kevin Ray Waters, date of birth, July 9, 1958, appeared on charges, 1. Driving under the influence with personal injury, a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: June 7. 2. Driving on a denied license, a class C misdemeanor. Disposition: June 7. Dismissed with prejudice. 3. No valid license, infraction. Disposition: June 7. Dismissed with prejudice. Improper U turn, infraction. Disposition: June 7. Dismissed with prejudice. Based on the defendant’s conviction of charge one, the defendant is sentenced to a term of one year in the Emery County Jail. The total time suspended is one year. Credit is granted for 24 days previously served. The defendant is placed on probation for 36 months. Probation is to be supervised by AP and P. Defendant is to serve 60 days. Defendant is to pay a fine of $1,366.70.
Tony Alan Mclaren, date of birth, Sept. 7, 1964, appeared on charges, 1. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, third subsequent offense, a third degree felony. Plea: Guilty. 2. Alcohol restricted driver, a class B misdemeanor. Dismissed with prejudice. 3. Unlawful purchase by interdicted person, a class C misdemeanor. Dismissed with prejudice. 4. Failure to install ignition interlock device, a class B misdemeanor. Dismissed with prejudice. Based on the defendant’s conviction of charge one, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison. Commitment is to begin immediately. The defendant is remanded to the custody of the Emery County Sheriff for transportation to the Utah State Prison.
Wesley Bryan Wright, date of birth, June 21, 1980, appeared on charges, 1. Driving under the influence with a minor in vehicle, a class A misdemeanor. 2. Reckless endangerment, a class A misdemeanor. Arraignment is set for Sept. 7 at 1:30 p.m.
Thomas Max Fish, date of birth, Oct. 17, 1965, appeared on charges, 1. Attempted possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person (amended,) a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. 2. Unlawful purchase by interdicted person, a class B misdemeanor. Sentencing is set for Aug. 16.
Robert Leeland Baker, date of birth, Dec. 11, 1996, appeared on charges, 1. Burglary, enters building unlawfully, a third degree felony. 2. Burglary of a vehicle, a class A misdemeanor. 3. Theft, a class B misdemeanor. Preliminary hearing is set for Aug. 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Robert Leeland Baker, date of birth, Dec. 11, 1996, appeared on charges, two counts, unlawful acquisition of a financial card without consent, a third degree felony. 3. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. 4. Burglary of a vehicle, a class A misdemeanor. Two counts, knowingly use false financial transaction card for credit or goods, a class B misdemeanor. 7. Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a class B misdemeanor. Preliminary hearing is set for Aug. 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Cornelius Beggs, date of birth, Dec. 17, 1984, appeared on charge, fugitive from justice, warrant of arrest. The defendant was informed on the extradition procedure. The defendant waived extradition and return to Virginia. The defendant is to be held until the authorities from Virginia arrive. Review of extradition is set for Aug. 16 at 10 a.m.
Jacquelyn Heather Carter, date of birth, Aug. 1, 1984, appeared on charge, attempted obstructing justice (amended,) a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: March 1. The court inquired of the defendant as to her ability to bring her fine payments current. The defendant informed the court she would pay $50 on Aug. 15. She is to pay extra on her payments until her account is current. There was a question about the defendant’s DNA. She informed the court she already completed it in a separate case. AP and P confirmed the DNA was complete and she will not need to complete it again.
Deborah Glaze, date of birth, Sept. 19, 1963, was not present on charges, 1. Obstructing justice, a third degree felony. Plea: Not guilty. 2. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Not guilty. 3. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a class B misdemeanor. Plea: Not guilty. 4. Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a class B misdemeanor. Plea: Not guilty. Based on the defendant’s failure to appear, the court authorizes a warrant with bails set at $100 cash only. Pretrial Conference is set for Aug. 16 at 9 a.m.
Paula Manchester, date of birth, Sept. 14, 1948, appeared on charge, theft, a third degree felony. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: April 5. The defendant reported she had an evaluation and completed one session. She was injured on July 1 and hasn’t attended any further sessions. She is awaiting an appointment regarding her injury. The defendant is to attend her sessions with her therapist. She is to receive credit towards her fine for any expenses she pays for therapy.
Brenda Mae Schmidt, date of birth, Jan. 9, 1989, appeared on charges, 1. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Feb. 2. 2. Obstructing justice, a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Feb. 2. 3. Use or possession or drug paraphernalia, a class B misdemeanor. Disposition: Feb. 2. Dismissed with prejudice. Review on obtaining assessment is set for Sept. 7 at 9 a.m.
Brittlee Nicole Ward, date of birth, Jan. 20, 1989, appeared on charge, forgery, a third degree felony. Counsel requested a continuance, which was granted. Arraignment is set for Sept. 7 at 9 a.m.
Shelly Marie Sandoval, date of birth, Aug. 18, 1971, was not present on charges, 1. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a third degree felony. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Nov. 5, 2015. 2. Wrong way on a one way street, a class C misdemeanor. Disposition: Nov. 5. 2014. Dismissed with prejudice. Notice will be sent to the defendant to inform her of the requirements of informal probation.
Sherry Diane Samples, date of birth, Nov. 1, 1965, appeared on charge, attempted retail theft (shoplifting,) a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: April 1, 2014. Counsel requested the defendant be released on her own recognizance. The court ordered the defendant released on her own recognizance. She is to report to her probation officer immediately upon release. Evidentiary hearing is set for Sept. 7 at 10:30 a.m.
Daren Nephi Nuttall, date of birth, Sept. 14, 1970, was not present on charge, criminal nonsupport, a third degree felony. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Dec. 18, 2012. Plea held in abeyance. On request of the prosecutor, the warrant is reissued with bail set at $5,000.