Court reports for June 14, 2020

Court reports for June 14, 2020

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The following judgments were recently handed down in Kenai District Court:

Tausha Nicole Cornelle, 21, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree theft, committed Apr. 24. She was fined $500 with $250 suspended and a $100 court surcharge, ordered to have no contact with Kenai Safeway, ordered to pay $133.70 restitution, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Jason John Haas, 43, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to second-degree harassment, committed Dec. 20. He was fined a $100 court surcharge, ordered to have no contact with victim unless requested in writing, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Brittney Le Ann Hoffert, 27, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Jan. 14, 2018. She was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 100 days suspended, fined $4,000 with $1,000 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $1,467 cost of imprisonment, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for one year, ordered ignition interlock for 12 months, and placed on probation for two years.

Mario V. Reyna, 36, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of disorderly conduct, committed May 5. He was sentenced to three days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment through the Alcohol Safety Action Program, and placed on probation for 12 months.

David Shell, 48, of Clam Gulch, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Dec. 27. He was sentenced to 150 days in jail with 120 days suspended, fined $3,500 with $500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $1,467 cost of imprisonment, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for one year, ordered ignition interlock for 12 months, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for three years, and placed on probation for three years.

Cole Britain Spooner, 33, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Apr. 1. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 177 days suspended, fined $4,000 with $2,500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $330 cost of imprisonment, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered not to possess controlled substances unless prescribed, kept in original containers and taken only as prescribed, and was placed on probation for two years.

Jordan Norman Getz, 36, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of fourth-degree criminal mischief, committed June 24, 2018. He was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 300 days suspended, credited for 35 days of inpatient treatment, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Lawrence Lee Ray-Morris, 26, of Homer, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree criminal mischief (property damage $250 – $749), committed June 4. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete 25 hours of community work service, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment and follow all recommendations, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol during probation, and placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Tanya Irene Korn, 29, of McGrath, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Nov. 10. She was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 177 days suspended, fined $4,000 with $2,500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $330 cost of imprisonment, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for one year, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

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