LIVINGSTON---District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports that the following individuals appeared in court on October 20, 2009, before Judge Ray Chutz, and either pleaded guilty or no contest or were found guilty of driving while intoxicated and received the following sentences:

Melissa Ackerman, Baton Rouge, LA, age 39 - Pleaded guilty to DWI (1^st offense). Imposition of sentence was deferred and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years with special conditions that the defendant complete 32 hours of community service work, complete a court-approved drivers improvement program and substance abuse program, attend a victims impact panel, and pay fine and court costs of $616.50.

Unda Denice Allen, Denham Springs, LA, age 39 - Pleaded guilty to DWI (controlled dangerous substance). Imposition of sentence was deferred and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years with special conditions that the defendant complete 32 hours of community service work, complete a court-approved drivers improvement program and substance abuse program, attend a victims impact panel, and pay fine and court costs of $616.50.

Shawn Balfantz, Maurepas, LA, age 31 - Pleaded guilty to DWI (1^st offense). Imposition of sentence was deferred except for 48 hours that defendant is to serve in parish jail and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years with special conditions that the defendant complete 32 hours of community service work, complete a court-approved drivers improvement program and substance abuse program, attend a victims impact panel, and pay fine and court costs of $716.50.

Matthew Boley, Walker, LA, age 43 - Pleaded guilty to DWI (1^st offense). Imposition of sentence was deferred and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years with special conditions that the defendant complete 32 hours of community service work, complete a court-approved drivers improvement program and substance abuse program, attend a victims impact panel, and pay fine and court costs of $716.50.

Clifton Courtney, Livingston, LA, age 27 - Pleaded guilty to DWI (1^st offense). Imposition of sentence was deferred except for 48 hours that defendant is to serve in parish jail and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years with special conditions that the defendant complete 32 hours of community service work, complete a court-approved drivers improvement program and substance abuse program, attend a victims impact panel, and pay fine and court costs of $716.50.

Curtis Everhart, Tickfaw, LA, age 43 - Pleaded guilty to DWI (controlled dangerous substance). Imposition of sentence was deferred and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years with special conditions that the defendant complete 32 hours of community service work, complete a court-approved drivers improvement program and substance abuse program, attend a victims impact panel, and pay fine and court costs of $616.50.

Ryan Haley, Baton Rouge, LA, age 31 - Pleaded guilty to DWI (1^st offense). Imposition of sentence was deferred and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years with special conditions that the defendant complete 32 hours of community service work, complete a court-approved drivers improvement program and substance abuse program, attend a victims impact panel, and pay fine and court costs of $716.50.

James Haydell, Baton Rouge, LA, age 22 - Pleaded no contest to DWI (2^nd offense) and was sentenced to serve six (6) months in parish jail.

Jerry Hopkins, Denham Springs, LA, age 37 - Pleaded guilty to DWI (1^st offense) and hit and run and was sentenced to serve six (6) months in parish jail on each count with sentences to be served concurrently. Jail sentence was suspended and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years with special conditions that the defendant complete 32 hours of community service work, complete a court-approved drivers improvement program and substance abuse program, attend a victims impact, and pay fine and court costs of $616.50.

Donna St. Martin, Geismar, LA, age 49 - Pleaded guilty to DWI (1^st offense). Imposition of sentence was deferred and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years with special conditions that the defendant complete 32 hours of community service work, complete a court-approved drivers improvement program and substance abuse program, attend a victims impact panel, and pay fine and court costs of $616.50.

Mark Shows, Denham Springs, LA, age 40 - Pleaded guilty to DWI (1^st offense) and was sentenced to serve six (6) months in parish jail. Defendant to serve 48 hours in parish jail and balance of jail sentence was suspended and the defendant placed on bench probation for two years with special conditions that the defendant complete 32 hours of community service work, complete a court-approved drivers improvement program and substance abuse program, attend a victims impact panel, install interlock device on vehicle for probation period, and pay fine and court costs of $1,091.50.

Jacob Dale Walker, Denham Springs, LA, age 22 - Pleaded guilty to DWI (1^st offense). Imposition of sentence was deferred and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years with special conditions that the defendant complete 32 hours of community service work, complete a court-approved drivers improvement program and substance abuse program, attend a victims impact panel, and pay fine and court costs of $616.50.

Chris Weber, Baton Rouge, LA, age 31 - Pleaded guilty to DWI (1^st offense). Imposition of sentence was deferred and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years with special conditions that the defendant complete 32 hours of community service work, complete a court-approved drivers improvement program and substance abuse program, attend a victims impact panel and pay fine and court costs of $716.50.

The following individuals appeared and either pleaded guilty or no contest or were found guilty of narcotic related offenses and received the following sentences:

Beverly Harris, Denham Springs, LA, age 30 - Pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana. Imposition of sentence was deferred and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years and ordered to pay a fine of $500.00 plus court costs.

Leander Reginer, III, Denham Springs, LA, age 24 - Pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana and illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under seventeen. Imposition of sentence was deferred and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years and ordered to pay a fine of $500.00 plus court costs.

David Turner, Denham Springs, LA, age 21 - Pleaded guilty to possession of Schedule I narcotics. Imposition of sentence was deferred and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years and ordered to pay a fine of $500.00 plus court costs.

The following individuals appeared in court and either pleaded guilty or no contest or were found guilty of crimes against persons/property and received the following sentences:

Joseph Allen, Holden, LA, age 51 - Pleaded no contest to false imprisonment. Imposition of sentence was deferred and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years and ordered to pay a fine of $125.00 plus court cots.

James Allred, Prairieville, LA, age 34 - Pleaded guilty to reckless operation. Imposition of sentence was deferred and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years and ordered to pay a fine of $500.00 plus court costs.

Clark Flynn, Denham Springs, LA, age 22 - Pleaded no contest to simple battery, driving under suspension, no vehicle registration, resisting an officer, and no proof of insurance and was sentenced to serve six (6) months in parish jail with credit given for time served.

Isai Galindo, Holden, LA, age 24 - Pleaded no contest to hit and run, careless operation, no drivers license, no seatbelt and possession of alcoholic beverage in vehicle and was sentenced to serve six (6) months in parish jail with credit given for time served. Defendant ordered to pay a fine of $25.00 and pay for interpreter fees.

Shane Hollomon, Denham Springs, LA, age 34 - Pleaded guilty to theft of goods and was sentenced to serve six (6) months in parish jail. Jail sentence was suspended and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years and ordered to pay court costs and make restitution.

John Imme, Walker, LA, age 20 - Pleaded guilty to reckless operation and was sentenced to serve six (6) months in parish jail. Jail sentence was suspended and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years and ordered to pay a fine of $500.00 plus court costs.

Steven Johnson, Sr., Holden, LA, age 54 - Pleaded guilty to hit and run and careless operation. Imposition of sentence was deferred and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years and ordered to pay a fine of $250.00 plus court costs.

William Kinchen, Jr., Albany, LA, age 45 - Pleaded guilty to reckless operation. Imposition of sentence was deferred and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years and ordered to pay a fine of $500.00 plus court costs.

Anna Rogers, Denham Springs, LA, age 20 - Pleaded guilty to criminal mischief and was sentenced to serve six (6) months in parish jail. Jail sentence was suspended and the defendant was placed on bench probation for two years and ordered to pay a fine of $500.00 plus court costs.