A former North Las Vegas lawmaker who once made state history for all the wrong reasons has avoided prison time in his latest run-in with the law. On Tuesday, a judge ordered probation for Steven Brooks, the former assemblyman who pleaded guilty in a case tied to a police chase last summer. The sentence includes a suspended 24-to-60-month prison term, restitution, and a court-ordered mental-health evaluation, keeping Brooks out of immediate custody as long as he follows the rules. It is the newest chapter in what has been a years-long series of encounters with law enforcement for Brooks.
Judge Accepts Plea, Sets Probation Conditions
District Judge Eric Johnson signed off on a plea agreement and ordered that Brooks serve up to two years of probation…..