Courts
November 27
Beth Moreland appeared before Magistrate Judge Burrell for a change of plea hearing. Moreland entered a guilty plea on the charge of Driving Under the Influence. The court sentenced the defendant to 45 days in jail with 42 days suspended, a $1500 fine, $455 in surcharges, one-year probation and a 90 days license revocation among other conditions.
December 4
Anthony Naples appeared before Magistrate Judge Burrell during a non-jury trial on a charge of employing an unlicensed crewman. The court found the defendant guilty. The trooper involved in the case remarked that he believed the defendant did due diligence in trying to make sure crew was in compliance and asked the court to impose a lenient sentence. The court sentenced Naples to pay a $100 fine and a $50 surcharge. The conviction will be set aside in one year as long as the defendant receives no more violations.