TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Zobella Brazil Vinik, formerly employed with the Tucson High School as a counselor, is preparing to deal with the consequences of her sentencing.
She gathered in the courtroom Monday afternoon with her lawyers Josh Hamilton and Rich Lougee before Judge D. Douglas Metcalf. A victim advocate represented the minor who was not present.
Vinik pled guilty to the following:
- AMENDED COUNT ONE: SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR AT LEAST FIFTEEN (SOLICITATION), POSITION OF TRUST, a Class Four Felony:
- 4 years probation on the sex offender caseload, 365 days in Pima County Jail, 2 days credit
- AMENDED COUNT TWO: CHILD ABUSE. CIRCUMSTANCES NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, a Class Six Felony:
- 15 years probation on the sex offender caseload, 365 days in Pima County Jail, 2 days credit
She is allowed to serve her sentences at the same time and required to pay a restitution of $6,425.18.
According to court documents, Vinik is not required to register as a sex offender as long as she complies with all court rules.
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