The following cases were heard in McLeod County District Court May 3, Judge Michael Savre presiding:

Thomas William Smith, 24, of Lester Prairie, had previously appeared in court and had pleaded guilty to one felony count of criminal sexual conduct. He appeared for sentencing. The court stayed the imposition of sentence and placed him on probation for 10 years, with the following conditions: that he serve 180 days in the McLeod County Jail, complete a sex offender evaluation, follow the recommendations of the evaluation, have no contact with the victim, and have no use or possession of alcohol or drugs.

Charles Harlan Nelson, 59, of Hutchinson, had previously appeared in court and pleaded guilty to one gross misdemeanor count of driving after cancellation — inimical to the public safety. He appeared for sentencing. The court placed him on probation for two years, with the following conditions: that he serve 165 days in the McLeod County Jail, complete a chemical dependency evaluation, follow the recommendations of the evaluation, have no use or possession of alcohol or drugs, attend a victim impact panel, and pay a fine and surcharge of $585.