Chester A. Stiles made his first appearance before Judge Deborah Lippis this morning in Justice Court Department 1. Stiles was surrounded by Court Marshals and corrections officers from the Clark County Detention Center. Security was expanded following numerous threats targeting Stiles.
Stiles was appointed a public defender after he indicated to Judge Lippis that he couldn’t afford an attorney. Deputy Public Defender Jeff Banks was appointed to the case.
Stiles returns to court Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. for a preliminary hearing. He is being held without bail in the Clark County Detention Center.
Stiles faces the following counts and charges:
- 10 counts of Lewdness with a child under 14 years old
- 11 counts of Sexual Assault with a victim under 14 years old
- 1 count of Attempted Sexual Assault with a victim under 14 years old
- 1 count of Use of a Minor in Pornography