Hearings for a man accused in Lyon County District Court of aggravated battery on law enforcement and interference with law enforcement in separate incidents have been delayed.
The lead case against Lance David Fessler involves a count of aggravated battery and unlawful discharge of a firearm dating back to February 2021. Fessler was deemed competent to stand trial as part of a hearing last month, but current defense attorney Steve Atherton has asked to withdraw from the case due to unlisted “professional considerations.”
Fessler also has separate cases scheduled for alleged interference after alleged incidents in March and July 2021.
Hearings have now been reset for Feb. 6. Judge Doug Jones will preside over all three hearings.
