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Court grants 18-month continuance with 12-month early review in Nicholas Areif matter; anger‑management, costs, and review dates set
Summary
The court accepted a stipulated 18-month order in the case identified as Nicholas Areif with an agreed early review at 12 months; terms include enrollment in an anger-management course, probation monitoring, and modest court costs with community-service alternatives.
The Lake Forest Park readiness calendar on April 30, 2025, recorded a stipulated order continuing the matter identified in the record as Nicholas Areif for 18 months, with the city agreeing to review for early dismissal at 12 months if the defendant is in full compliance.
Prosecutor Ebert outlined the terms on the record and the defendant confirmed consent. The conditions include no further criminal-law violations or assault and harassing behavior, no contact with the named alleged victim (Carla Castillo), enrollment and completion of a state-certified Level 2 anger-management course within 120 days, and supervision by the probation department to monitor compliance. The city agreed to dismiss the charge at the end of the continuance if the defendant is in full compliance and to review early dismissal at 12 months.
On the financial side, the judge imposed $1.50 in court costs and $100 in probation costs (totaling $101.50 in the record as discussed) but allowed community service in lieu of the $1.50 SOC and discussed options to mitigate or waive fees based on demonstrated financial hardship. The court noted the defendant’s limited income and medical issues presented by defense counsel and set a 60‑day review to check progress; parties also calendared a 12‑month review for April 29, 2026, and a dismissal/sentencing date tied to the Oct. 28, 2026 commencement referenced in the stipulation.
The court ordered probation to monitor compliance, directed the clerk to provide the defendant with paperwork and contact information for probation, and set a follow-up review on July 23 to check completion progress for the anger‑management course and other conditions.
