Court adjudicates guilt for Amanda Balmeris (Amanda Crystal Ramirez) but suspends 8‑year sentence, places her on 10‑year probation with conditions
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Summary
After admitting violations of supervision, the defendant was adjudicated guilty; the court suspended an underlying 8‑year sentence and probated it for 10 years with reporting, random UAs, employment requirements, community service, parenting classes, MRT and a probated $1,000 fine.
The court found two reported probation violations true for Amanda Balmeris (who identified herself on the record as Amanda Crystal Ramirez) and adjudicated guilt, then placed her on a court‑ordered probation plan rather than imposing immediate incarceration.
During a hearing on a state's motion to adjudicate, the defendant acknowledged failures to submit to drug testing and to report as directed. The court explained the options — follow the state’s recommendation of a two‑year prison sentence in one disposition or adjudicate guilt and place the defendant on probation with stringent conditions. The defendant asked for a second chance and testified about employment, housing stability and family responsibilities, saying on the record, "I just need a second chance."
The court adjudicated guilt but suspended an underlying eight‑year sentence and placed Balmeris on probation for 10 years. Conditions imposed included regular reporting (Zoom or in person), random urine analyses, proof of employment within 45 days of release, a prohibition on employment as a home‑health provider or work involving minors, monthly field visits for eight months, 200 hours of community service with parenting classes credited toward hours (100 hours deemed satisfied after parenting classes), completion of MRT (after which remaining community service hours may be satisfied), a defensive driving course and a $1,000 fine to be probated. The court additionally ordered no unsupervised contact with minors based on information provided during the hearing.
The court informed the defendant that because this resulted in a felony adjudication she is barred from owning or possessing weapons or ammunition and that waivers of appeal were reviewed and signed.
