Court report

February 13

Michael D. Hall, 49, appeared before First

District Court Judicial Officer Chris Ellis to face a charge of Driving Under the Influence. The

defendant pleaded guilty and was ordered to serve 20 days of jail/monitoring with 17 suspended,

pay $1,791 in fines and surcharges with $100

suspended, and undergo screening and treatment. Hall’s license was revoked for 90 days, and upon return he will be required to install and use an ignition interlock device for a period of six months.

February 21

Stephen W. Nesbitt, 49, appeared before First District Court Judicial Officer Chris Ellis for five counts of making a Knowing False Statement/Omission on a Fish & Game

Application, each a misdemeanor. The offenses occurred between July 6, 2015 and July 24, 2017. Nesbitt pleaded no contest to all counts, and was issued $5,000 in fines with $2,500 suspended, plus a $50 training surcharge. He was also ordered to pay restitution to the State of Alaska in the amount of $2,630. The defendant has lost his hunting and sport fishing privileges in the state for one year, provided all fines and restitution are paid, and has been placed on probation for one year.