Sahuarita Municipal Court

Judith Smith, 51, of Tucson, was cited Jan. 14 for shoplifting. Officers were called to Wal-Mart after a witness had observed Smith with empty boxes in a dressing room. The officers asked for the right to search Smith’s brown backpack, which she gave. The officers found teeth-cleaning kits and a tube of toothpaste. When police asked why she didn’t take responsibility, she claimed that the officers were asking her about cosmetics. She was cited for shoplifting and given a court date of Feb. 16.

Cases below were heard by Judge Maria Avilez on Jan. 19 unless otherwise noted. Information was supplied by the town of Sahuarita and the Arizona Supreme Court Web site.

Kara Colene Bakarich, 22, of Denver, Colo., pleaded guilty to DUI and was given fines and fees totaling about $1,800 and was given 10 days of jail time, but nine days will be suspended provided she completes an alcohol evaluation and a Mothers Against Drunken Driving victim-impact panel and 12 months’ unsupervised probation. A charge of speeding was dismissed.

Lisa Marie Rubio, 31, of Tucson, pleaded guilty to theft and was given fines and fees totaling $338 and was sentenced to complete the NASP (National Association of Shoplifting Prevention) as well as 50 hours of community restitution.

Julio Cesar Peraza, 18, of Sahuarita, received diversion of a charge of shoplifting, meaning he got fines and fees totaling $278 that were suspended as long as he completes the NASP.

Brian Keith Mansker, 19, of Sahuarita, won dismissal without prejudice of a charge of leaving the scene of an accident. A female 17-year-old from Sahuarita won dismissal without prejudice of a charge of having an improper light on license plate and a violation of driver’s license restrictions.

Ruth Ann Selwitschka, 54, of Green Valley, was given an order to show cause on a charge of DUI and failing to yield on a left turn.