(Clarinda, Iowa) – Page County Attorney, Carl M. Sonksen has released a report on the outcome of court cases held during the week of January 6th. Each of the following defendants appeared by counsel:

Nicholas Haidsiak, age 39, of Coin, pled guilty to Assault. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail, with all but 10 days suspended, and placed on probation for one year. He was also ordered to pay a fine plus court related fees.

Hanna Jean Hall, age 19, of Clarinda, pled guilty to Operating While Under the Influence-1^st Offense. She was sentenced to 45 days in jail, with all but 2 days suspended, placed on probation for one year, and was ordered to obtain a Substance Abuse Evaluation and complete any treatment recommendations and complete the Drinking Drivers School. The Defendant was ordered to pay a fine plus court costs.

Myles James Koontz, age 22, of Villisca, pled guilty to Driving While Barred. He was sentenced to 14 days in jail and ordered to pay a fine (suspended) and court costs.,

Samantha Josephine Wheatley, age 37, of Clarinda, admitted to violating the terms and conditions of her Deferred Judgement. The Court revoked the her Deferred Judgment and she was sentenced on the original charge of Forgery to 5 years in prison, suspended. Wheatley was placed on probation for 2 years and ordered to reside at the Residential Correctional Facility until maximum benefits are achieved. The Defendant was ordered to obtain a mental health evaluation and follow any recommendations. The Defendant was ordered to pay a fine, plus  surcharges, court costs and court-appointed attorney fees. Separately, Wheatley was sentenced to 5-years in prison (suspended) after being found guilty of Willful Injury Causing Bodily Injury by a jury. She was placed on probation for 2 years and ordered to reside at the Residential Correctional Facility until maximum benefits are achieved. The Defendant was ordered to obtain a drug/alcohol abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations. The Defendant was ordered to pay a fine, restitution, surcharges, court costs and court-appointed attorney fees.