Sandra A. Groven
District Attorney
Sandy Marshall
Administrative Assistant
Victim Witness
CRIMINAL CASE UPDATE APRIL 2021
People v Jesse Christopher Franke (20CR0093)
On April 6, 2021, Jesse Christopher Franke, age 40, of Kentucky, was convicted of violating Vehicle Code section 12500, an infraction. He was ordered to pay a fine.
People v. Pamela Jean Pokorny (21CR0018)
On April 6, 2021, Pamela Jean Pokorny, age 54, of Reno, NV was convicted of violating Vehicle Code section 23152(b), driving under the influence, a misdemeanor. She was ordered to spend 2 days in jail, placed on 3 years probation, ordered to complete a DUI class and pay a fine.
People v. Shane Allen Leffingwell (20CR0029)
On April 9, 2021, Shane Allen Leffingwell, age 45, of Reno, NV was convicted of violating Penal Code section 25850( c)(6), possession of a gun not registered to him, a felony. He was sentenced to 2 years Mandatory Supervision, ordered to pay a fine.
People v. Ruthie Maureen Nicholas (20CR0066)
On April 23, 2021, Ruthie Maureen Nicholas, age 50, of Plumas County, was convicted of violating Vehicle Code section 23152(a), driving under the influence. She was ordered to serve 2 days in jail, placed on 3 years probation, ordered to attend a DUI class and pay a fine.
People v. David Michael Ashby (21CR0013)
On April 20, 2021, David Michael Ashby, age 52, of Downieville, was convicted violating Vehicle Code section 14601.1, driving on a suspended license. He was ordered to pay a fine and complete 13 hours of community service.
People v. Brian Timothy Davis (CR03784X)
On April 20, 2021, Brian Timothy Davis, age 39, of Florida, was convicted of violating Penal Code section 484(a), theft, a misdemeanor. He was sentenced to 47 days in jail, placed on 2 years probation, and ordered to pay restitution of $14,700 to his victim.
People v. Douglas Charles Martinez (20CR0032, 20CR0064, 20CR0099 and 20CR0116)
On April 23, 2021, Douglas Charles Martinez, age 34 of Truckee, was convicted of violating Penal Code section 243( e)(1), battery on a former domestic partner. He was ordered to complete a 52 week batterer’s program, and was given credit for time served (304 days jail). He was placed on 4 years probation. Mr. Martinez had his probation terminated as unsuccessful in connection with his conviction of violating Penal Code section 273.5 domestic battery. He was convicted of violating Penal Code section 594, misdemeanor vandalism and ordered to pay restitution. Mr. Martinez was convicted of violating Penal Code section 4532(b)(2), escape, a felony, and Penal Code section 69, obstructing a peace officer, a misdemeanor. He was ordered to complete 300 days in jail, complete a 6 month residential treatment program, and placed on 2 years formal probation.
