Three Casper defendants appear in court on Monday
Zackery Orozco, Anthony Steven Roy, and Nia Washington faced initial charges before Judge Kevin Taheri.
By Alyssa Parker ·
Three individuals appeared in Natrona County Circuit Court in Casper on Monday, November 9, to face initial charges.
Judge Kevin Taheri of the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court presided over the proceedings. Assistant District Attorney Pat LeBrun represented the state. All three defendants entered not guilty pleas.
Zackery Orozco, 19, was charged with domestic battery. A cash or surety bond was set at $1,500. Anthony Steven Roy, 43, faced charges for defrauding a drug screening and possession of an adulterant. His bond was set at $1,500 on personal recognizance. Nia Washington, 32, was charged with interference and the use of a controlled substance. Her bond was set at $750 cash or surety.
Defendants entering not guilty pleas or facing felony charges are presumed innocent until conviction or a guilty plea. Charges can be amended in future court sessions. While felony pleas are not entered in circuit court, bond conditions are established. Misdemeanor charges included in the same case move to district court for a formal plea.
Bond amounts depend on factors such as the nature of the crime, the strength of evidence, community ties, and criminal history. A personal recognizance bond requires no money to secure release, but the defendant owes the full amount if they fail to appear. A bail bondsman can post a surety bond, usually requiring a fee of at least 15%.
If convicted, defendants may pay fees including $150 to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund, $70 in court costs, and $50 for Drug Court assessment. Only additional fines and restitution amounts were reported in the court records.
