Taylor announces sentences during county court session

A 48-year-old Neligh man received a continuance in Antelope County Court case where he is charged with one count of no operator’s license/non-waiverable a Class III misdemeanor.

Raymond F. Poli appeared for arraignment and requested counsel.

The Honorable Donna Taylor deemed Poli indigent and appointed Antelope County Public Defender Patrick Carney. On Nov. 24, Carney entered a motion to withdraw as counsel, due to a conflict of interest.

Taylor ordered Poli to appear Dec. 3 for further arraignment.

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Jordan D. Melhado, 20, of Wayne, entered a no contest plea on one count of drive under suspension/before reinstated-state, a Class III misdemeanor.

Taylor found Melhado guilty and ordered a $100 fine, plus court costs, to be paid that day.

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Hope M. Petite, 31, of Orchard, was found guilty of driving under suspension/before reinstated - st, a Class III misdemeanor.

Taylor ordered Petite to pay a $100 fine, plus $50 court costs. The sentence was suspended until Dec. 17. Petite was ordered to appear for a show cause hearing on that date if fines and costs are not paid.

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Carolyn G. Childs, 23, of Oakdale, arrived in the afternoon for a morning hearing. She entered a guilty plea on one count of possession of marijuana 1 oz or less-1st offense, an infraction.

Taylor ordered Childs to pay a $300 fine, plus $49 in court costs. Following discussion on payment arrangements, Taylor ordered Childs to pay $175 immediately, with the remaining balance due by Dec. 3. Failure to pay the balance will result in a show cause hearing on that date.