Speeding violations:

Benjamin J. Aesoph, Brookings, SD, 75/65, $105.00.

Matthew C. Ahrens, Utica, SD, 80/65, $125.00.

Emma R. Steers, Miller, SD, 82/65, $145.00.

Other violations:

Daniel K. Fawcett, Miller, SD, seatbelt violation, $25.00.

Sherry Moser, Ree Heights, SD, unlicensed driver, $120.00.

In other action:

Phillip Letsche, Miller, SD, pled guilty to a charge of domestic abuse – simple assault. He was fined $750.00 and court costs/surcharges of $109.00. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail, with 110 days suspended on the following conditions: participate in 24/7 program for six months at own expense; pay fines and costs as ordered; county will hold lien on jail confinement costs of $25.00 per day; obey all local, state and federal laws, and if questioned or arrested immediately inform assigned court service officer; successfully complete anger management classes; abide by conditions of current protection order.

The next Circuit Court date in Hand County will be Tuesday, March 5 at 9:30 a.m.

Hand County Courthouse – January 8, 2013

Judge Jon R. Erickson presiding