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Sferrazza Transcript
Sferrazza Transcript
Sferrazza Transcript
Electronically
CR20-1030
2020-10-17 08:32:48 PM
Jacqueline Bryant
1 4185 Clerk of the Court
Transaction # 8120885
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10 Plaintiff,
13 Defendant.
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15 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS
Arraignment
16 (Via Zoom)
August 10, 2020
17 APPEARANCES:
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1 RENO, NEVADA, MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020, 1:30 P.M.
4 out-of-custody calendar.
6 Nevada.
12 court's website.
14 identify yourself.
21 calling in from.
24 Nevada.
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1 THE COURT: Next, the Court's certified shorthand
2 reporter.
4 Nevada.
9 -- oOo --
13 appearance.
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1 this matter July 27th -- excuse me -- July 23rd?
4 correctly spelled?
7 reading?
19 occurrence.
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1 I've advised my client it is not a guarantee; that,
6 $5,000.
10 and if the Court grants her request, it's also set forth in
19 greater sum.
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1 coupled with the fine the Court would deem appropriate.
16 program.
19 the Court, if the Court feels it fair and just at the time of
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1 What exactly would entitle her, if the Court thought it fair
2 and just?
13 this defendant indicate that she does meet the DSM-V criteria
18 problem.
19 The good news is, Your Honor, the same testing also
20 indicated that she does not meet any criteria for any
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1 evaluation here?
6 the time that she was arrested for this case, Mr. Houston?
9 Honor.
15 community -- what she can do, and what she's capable of, I
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1 would not result in the defense being able to ask for such
5 questions.
9 to Ms. Sferrazza.
10 (Defendant sworn.)
21 THE COURT: As you sit here today, are you taking any
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1 THE COURT: Are you sick or injured in any way?
10 trial, Mr. Potter would have to prove the charges against you
16 law, in which case we would move you to the -- right near the
18 understand that?
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1 you understand that?
14 will ask for the Court to direct you to the DUI deferral
17 hearing from the State and hearing from you and hearing again
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1 THE DEFENDANT: Yes, I did.
4 THE COURT: And did you and Mr. Houston have a chance
5 to go over it?
17 understand that?
19 THE COURT: So, for example, the next time I see you
23 understand that?
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1 THE COURT: Do you understand that the Court could
5 opt for the DUI diversion opportunity, and you complete it,
17 you fail out, or they return you to me, or they direct you --
18 you know, you don't complete it, then you will be sentenced
24 deferral at sentencing.
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1 You understand that, if the Court at the time you're
16 afternoon.
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1 to which the public has access, located at 1220 Robb Drive,
22 guilty?
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1 understands the nature of the charge against her. The Court
5 guilty plea.
8 Ms. Clerk.
13 several reasons.
15 date. But also there's a slight chance that the date and
22 all -- you know, all means, you want to come with your best
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1 you're going to try to move past this, and find the inner
5 thought to what you're going to tell the judge when I see you
7 Somebody who does what happened here, that you've now pled
8 guilty to; or somebody who can climb out of this hole and go
14 point?
20 could be the week after. But, you know, assuming Mr. Potter
22 make sure that we're setting your client up for the best
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1 time, I won't object.
5 Mr. Potter.
14 understand that?
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1 THE COURT: Ms. Sferrazza, any other questions you
2 may have?
10 number.
11 THE COURT: Okay. Mr. Perez, what's the best way for
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2 COUNTY OF WASHOE )
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