Lincoln man sentenced to time served

Aaron White, 48, of Lincoln was sentenced to time already served when he appeared in Antelope County district court March 30.

County prosecutor Joe Abler asked for the maximum jail sentence and fine allowed for the Class 3 misdemeanor, citing a letter written by the victim in the case.

“(The letter) demonstrates how long this victim has with White. Mr. White doesn’t take orders of the court seriously.”

White’s attorney, Antelope County public defender Pat Carney of Norfolk, said White had finished 30 days of treatment for a “dual diagnosis” after his Feb. 25 release on bond and had “graduated.” He said White had no assets and asked the judge to allow additional time previously served be applied to fine and costs.

White said he had potential employment, “But I have to get there, have to get a place to live, a phone, etc.”

“I don’t have a dollar to my name, there is a lien on my bond…there is assistance (available) but it takes time.”

The Honorable Mark Johnson sentenced White to 90 days in the county jail and a $500 fine for his conviction of disturbing the peace. He was taxed $147 costs of prosecution. He was given credit for 81 days previously served.

“Your exwife just wants to be left alone, just be aware,” Johnson told White. "You know you have enough guilt because of issues in your life.”

Johnson said mandatory release on the 90-day sentence was in 68 days. “You have more than enough to cover costs…Your slate is clean on this.”

“I won’t call (her).” White said. “I’ve accepted it.”

White pleaded guilty in February, pursuant to a plea deal. He was originally charged with a felony, making terroristic threats in Nov. 19, 2021, phone calls to his ex-wife.