The following decisions were reached in Lenoir County district court in April, 2013. The presiding judge was the Hon. Brian DeSoto. Matters may be resolved as the result of a guilty plea or dismissal negotiated with the district attorney without a trial. Matters may also be resolved as the result of a trial during which the judge dismisses the case for insufficient evidence or renders a verdict of innocence or guilt. In any case in which a guilty plea or verdict is entered, sentencing is determined by the judge:
Felicia Armijo-Castillo, driving while impaired, pleaded guilty, sentenced to 60 days in the Lenoir County jail, suspended to 12 months unsupervised probation.
Allan Tremond Foye, trespassing, case dismissed.
Lenwood Lee Hooker Jr., possess drug paraphernalia, pleaded guilty, sentenced to 120 days in the Dept. of Correction, suspended to 18 months supervised probation.
Victoria Rae King, larceny, pleaded guilty, sentenced to 45 days in the Lenoir County jail, suspended to 12 months supervised probation.
Johnny Bench Mattox, possess marijuana up to 1/2 ounce, pleaded guilty, sentenced to 12 months supervised probation. Trespassing, case dismissed.
Joshua Andrew Rouse, unsafe movement, pleaded guilty, issued prayer for judgment.
Shaquana Simmons, trespassing, pleaded no contest, found guilty, sentenced to five days in the Lenoir County jails, suspended to six months unsupervised probation.
Romell Lee Alston, communicating threats, pleaded guilty, sentenced to six days in the Lenoir County jail.
Jamal Bizzell, driving while impaired - level five, pleaded guilty, sentenced to 60 days in the Lenoir County jail, suspended to 12 months supervised probation.
Tiamel Kim Bradley, trespassing, pleaded not guilty, sentenced to 15 days in the Lenoir County jail, suspended to 12 months supervised probation.
Stephen K. Chestnutt, consume alcohol by 19/20, pleaded guilty, sentenced to 10 days in the Lenoir County jail, suspended to six months supervised probation.