Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael Patchen and Assistant District Attorney Ashlee Neves at initial appearances on 5/25/23 (Gregory Hirst, Oil City News)

CASPER, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Natrona County Circuit Court on Friday, Sept. 1.  

The Honorable Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael Patchen presided, while Assistant District Attorney Ashlee Neves represented the state.

All persons entering not guilty pleas or charged with felonies are presumed innocent until convicted or pleading guilty. Official charges are subject to change by the Natrona County District Attorney’s Office.

Pleas on felony charges are not entered in circuit court, though bond conditions are set.

A bail bondsman can post a surety bond, typically requiring 10–15%.

A “personal recognizance” or “signature” bond means there is no money required to get out, but the defendant could owe the full amount if they fail to appear.

Factors affecting bond and sentencing include the nature of the crime, the weight of the evidence, the defendant’s criminal history and their ties to the community.

Standard fees typically include $150 to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund, $70 in court costs and $50 to Drug Court assessment. Some charges carry additional fines.

Also included are pleas to modified charges entered in circuit in court.

Felonies and engrossed misdemeanors (pleas not entered in circuit court)

  • Jason Max Braham – Burglary x14
    • $100,000 cash or surety bond

No contest and guilty pleas

  • Christopher Addison – Possession of a controlled substance
    • $2,000 cash or surety bond

Not guilty pleas

  • Cody James Galloway – DUI
    • $10,000 cash or surety bond
    • Found in contempt for pleading guilty as brother and sentenced to 10 days jail
  • Christopher Addison – Possession of a controlled substance
    • $2,000 cash or surety bond

Extradition

  • Carlos Cannon, 37 – Tennessee warrants
    • Court set no bond, per origin state’s request