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Courts

FARIBAULT COUNTY

DISTRICT COURT

Failure to wear seat belt while in a motor vehicle — McKayla A. Rathai, 28, of Wells; fined $110.

Failure to drive with due care — Donna J. Ringler, 66, of Winnebago; fined $125.

Francis Molina, 37, of Bricelyn was convicted on two separate charges of driving after revocation; fined $285 for each charge.

Lance D. Johnson, 40, of Blue Earth was convicted on a felony charge of domestic abuse-violate Order for Protection; fined $1,085, commit to Commissioner of Corrections 33 months, stayed 5 years, sentenced to jail 90 days, credit for time served 29 days, five years supervised probation, can do STS for fees and fine, follow recommendations of the chemical dependency evaluation/treatment program at the Cochran House, no alcohol/controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications, no alcohol/controlled substance possession with the exception of prescribed medications, random testing, complete anger management program as directed by agent, complete psychological evaluation/treatment within 30 days and follow recommendations, don’t enter bars or liquor stores, no contact with victim or family, cognitive skill training as directed by agent, obtain employment, maintain employment, obtain permission from agent before leaving the state, follow all state and federal criminal laws, contact probation agent within 72 hours if you’ve been charged with a new crime; are in contact with law enforcement; if you change address, employment, or telephone number, cooperate with search of your person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, etc. by your probation officer, give a DNA sample when directed, sign releases of information as directed, don’t use or possess firearms, ammunition or explosives, don’t register to vote until discharged from probation and civil rights are fully restored.

Wyatt C. Spencer, 23, of Blue Earth was convicted of hunting-illegal transport of firearm in motor vehicle; fined $135, sentenced to jail 90 days, stayed 90 days for one year, one year unsupervised probation, no firearm-related offenses, no same or similar. Additional charges of carrying a pistol without a permit, and open bottle law-possession violation, were both dismissed.

Ricky R. Garvick Jr., 42, of Elmore was convicted of third-degree driving while impaired-one aggravating factor; fined $865, sentenced to jail 365 days, stayed 363 days for two years, credit for time served two days, two years supervised probation, follow all recommendations of the current Rule 25 chemical dependency assessment, no mood-altering chemicals, random testing, obtain permission from agent before leaving the state, follow all state and federal criminal laws, contact probation agent within 72 hours if you’ve been charged with a new crime; are in contact with law enforcement; if you change address, employment, or telephone number, cooperate with search of your person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, etc. by your probation officer, sign releases of information as directed, don’t use or possess firearms, ammunition or explosives. Also convicted of disorderly conduct-offensive/abusive/boisterous/noisy/obscene; fined $899.34, restitution $899.34, sentenced to jail 90 days, stayed 88 days for two years, one year supervised probation, follow all recommendations of anger management. An additional felony charge of first-degree attempted burglary in occupied dwelling, and misdemeanor charges of fourth-degree criminal damage to property, and operate motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, were all dismissed.

Ethan J. Clay, 28, of Wells was convicted of careless driving; fined $610, sentenced to jail 90 days, stayed 90 days for one year, one year supervised probation, attend MADD impact panel, follow all recommendations of chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, follow all state and federal criminal laws, contact probation agent within 72 hours if you’ve been charged with a new crime; are in contact with law enforcement; if you change address, employment, or telephone number, cooperate with search of your person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, etc. by your probation officer, sign releases of information as directed.

Christine K. Rachuy, 27, of Delavan was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285, can do STS for fees and fines.

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