Defendants Sentenced In District Court

Natasha Moncivaiz of Pueblo, Colo., was sentenced during a hearing in district court on Tuesday, June 24.

Judge Benjamin Fosland sentenced Moncivaiz to a five-year deferred sentence and a $1,000 fine for the charge of possession with the intent to distribute meth and a three-year deferred sentence and $1,000 fine for the charge of possession of a dangerous drug (fentanyl). Both of the fines were suspended.

Fosland said he feels it’s the best opportunity for Moncivaiz to rehabilitate. The sentence was based on a joint plea agreement.

“I hope you get back on the right road,” Fosland said. “I hope that you take it.”

James Trevor Brown of Wolf Point was sentenced to five years with the Montana Department of Corrections, with two years suspended, for the charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs. The sentence came after a plea agreement.

Fosland said he hopes Brown will receive the help needed from a Department of Corrections program.

Jason Daniel Daugherty made not guilty pleas to 13 charges during the arraignment hearing. Daugherty is facing the charges of criminal possession of dangerous drugs with the intent to distribute, possession of dangerous drugs, two counts of possession of property subject to criminal forfeiture, five counts of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license is suspended or revoked, driving without liability insurance, driving with expired license plate registration and failure to have child properly restrained in vehicle.

An omnibus hearing was scheduled for Aug. 13.

Whitley Raquel Arredondo Adams admitted to four violations of her parole. The joint recommendation is to have her three-year deferred sentence reimposed and have her misdemeanor charge dismissed. Under the recommendation, Adams will spend seven days in jail.

Adams said she has enrolled in an intensive outpatient treatment program and is attending daily meetings.

Fosland said he is giving Adams the benefit of the deal. The judge said he realizes that recovery is a process and he is willing to give her another shot. He ordered that the seven days in jail must be completed within 60 days.

Corby VanWhy admitted to two parole violations. Based on a plea agreement, VanWhy’s deferred sentence was reimposed and he must serve four days in jail.