District Court Docket
The following is a sampling of the criminal cases in Carbon County District Court presided over by the Honorable Matthew J. Wald on June 28, 2023.
Jeffrey Blankenship appeared via video in custody for an Initial Appearance on a Petition of Revocation of Deferred Sentence on one count Felony Burglary (deferred in 2011). He denied all allegations. A resolution is expected. The State was represented by Alex Nixon. The defendant was represented by Blaine McGivern.
Sheri Lynn Boylan appeared in person for arraignment on Felony Driving Under the Influence-Alcohol, 4th or subsequent. She pleaded not guilty and was released on her own recognizance (ROR). The State was represented by Robert Spoja. The defendant was represented by Deborah Pranikoff.
William Phillip Johnson appeared via video in custody Sentencing on one count Felony Driving Under The Influence of Alcohol, Fourth or Subsequent Offense. He received 5 years with none suspended with credit for 24 days served. The State was represented by Alex Nixon. The defendant was represented by Blaine McGivern.
David Anthony Porcel appeared in person for an Omnibus Hearing on one count Felony Assault With a Weapon. The State was represented by Alex Nixon. The defendant was represented by Blaine McGivern.
Michael Paul Porter appeared via video in custody for Arraignment on three counts Felony Assault With a Weapon and one count Felony Failure to Register as a Sexual or Violent Offender. The State was represented by Alex Nixon. The defendant was represented by Mark Hilario.
William Bartholomew Smith did not appear for a Trial Status Hearing on one count Felony DUI – Meth and THC and one count Misdemeanor Driving While License Suspended or Revoked. The State was represented by Alex Nixon. The defendant was represented by Deborah Pranikoff.