A 31-year-old Alpine County resident was sentenced Monday to 34 months in Nevada State Prison, suspended, and ordered to participate in drug court as a last resort before prison.
Stephanie Castillo pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance for sales after deputies found 3.1 grams of methamphetamine in her purse following a traffic stop Sept. 29. She had a warrant for failure to appear in addition to the methaphetamine in her purse and in the vehicle.
"Obviously, you're heavily involved in drugs," said District Judge Michael Gibbons. "Quit using drugs, be the family person you say you are, and grow up, or you're going to prison."
Gibbons said if Castillo successfully completes Western Nevada Regional Drug Court she may petition the court to have her felony conviction expunged.
"You've got to work hard to finish your probation and get the court to take this off your record," Gibbons said.
