A term of Clinton Circuit Court was held last Thursday, March 6 with Circuit Judge David L. Williams presiding over several cases.

The following are cases in which some type of resolutions were reached and/or trial dates scheduled.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jerry B. Simpson, pursuant to an agreement effectuated on February 13.

The defendant pled guilty to assault second degree with a five-year sentence imposed. He will serve 180 days in jail with the balance probated for five years with supervision and have no contact with the victim and received credit for time served. Pursuant to the plea, charges of bail jumping were dismissed.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Ricky Neal Whitley, pursuant to an agreement effectuated on February 13.

The defendant pled guilty to two counts of wanton endangerment with a four-year sentence on each count, to run consecutive for eight years. The defendant will serve 185 days with the balance probated for five years with supervision and he is to have no contact with the victim and be assessed for mental health assessment and be referred to a social service clinician for substance abuse and receive credit for any time served. Judicial notice was taken the defendant had served 185 days in jail. Pursuant to the plea, charges of disorderly conduct first degree, unlawful imprisonment first degree, wanton endangerment first degree (five counts), menacing four counts) and terroristic threatening third degree (eight counts) were dismissed.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Karla Renee Martin, charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, the defendant accepted a plea agreement for pretrial diversion.

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and on a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance first degree, the defendant would receive a two-year sentence, pretrial diverted for two years with supervision, receive credit for time served and be assessed for the Clinton County Drug Court Program.

* During arraignment in the case of Commonwealth vs. Ronald D. Daniel, charged with possession of a controlled substance (meth), drug paraphernalia, DUI and failure to wear seat belt, a plea agreement was reached.

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the following charges: failure to wear seat belt, DUI and possession of drug paraphernalia. On a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance first degree, the defendant would receive a one-year sentence to serve and run consecutive with a separate Clinton Circuit Court indictment.

Final sentencing is scheduled for April 3.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Amy Angel, charged with flagrant nonsupport, the defendant admitted having violated conditions of her probation, which the court revoked. She will receive credit for any time already served.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Cindy Gail Brummett, charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree (meth), drug paraphernalia, DUI and failure to maintain insurance, the defendant admitted having violated terms of her probation, which was revoked. She will receive credit for any time served.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Christopher Charles Caruthers, charged with possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and unlawful transaction with a minor second degree, the defendant admitted he was terminated from the Drug Court Program, a violation of his probation, which was revoked. He will receive credit for any time served.

* During motion hour, to revoke probation, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Sidney Hagan Foster, charged with receiving stolen property under $500 and burglary third degree, the defendant admitted violating terms of his probation, which was revoked. He will receive credit for any time served.

* Arraignment was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Patrick O. Taylor, charged with theft by deception (cold check) under $10,000 and persistent felony offender first degree. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty and the court scheduled a pretrial conference for May 1 and set a trial date for July 9.

* Arraignment was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Brittnie L. Thurman, charged with criminal mischief first degree. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty and the court scheduled a pretrial conference for May 1 and set a trial date for July 9.

* Arraignment was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Matthew G. Wray, charged with criminal mischief first degree. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty and the court set a pretrial conference for May 1 and scheduled a trial date for July 9.

* Arraignment was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. James Earl Brumley, charged with four counts of receiving stolen property under $500, two counts of convicted felon in possession of a firearm and four counts of persistent felony offender, the defendant entered a plea of not guilty and the court set a pretrial conference for May 1 and a trial date for July 9.

* In the case of Commonwealth vs. Joshua A. Key, charged with theft by deception (cold checks) under $10,000, the court overruled a motion for shock probation.

* During motion hour to revoke bond in the case of Commonwealth vs. Joseph Paul Coop, charged with receiving stolen property and two counts of persistent felony offender second degree, the court ordered the defendant held without bond pending the resolution of his case in Russell County.

* In the case of Commonwealth vs. Billy Neal, charged with flagrant nonsupport, the defendant did not appear for a hearing and the court issued an order for the defendant to appear April 3 to show cause as to why he should not be held in contempt of court for his failure to appear.

* During motion hour to revoke probation, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Richard Luttrell, charged with burglary second degree, assault second degree and persistent felony offender second degree, the defendant did not appear and the previous warrant issued by the court was continued.

* During a revocation hearing, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Amber York, charged with tampering with physical evidence, the defendant did not appear and the court issued a warrant of her arrest and she is to be placed in NCIC.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Joshua E. Shaw, charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree (meth), meth precursor first degree, drug paraphernalia and manufacturing methamphetamine first offense, the defendant did not appear and an order of arrest was issued. He will also be placed in NCIC.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Rhonda Wright, charged with engaging in organized crime-criminal syndicate and receiving stolen property under $10,000, in lieu of revocation the defendant shall be assessed for the Casey County Drug Court Program.

* During a hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Charlie Kay York, charged with burglary second degree, criminal mischief first degree and two counts of persistent felony offender, in lieu of revocation, the defendant shall complete a six-month rehabilitation program.

* During a bench trial scheduled in the case of Commonwealth vs. Johnnie Kenneth Duvall, Jr., charged with flagrant nonsupport, due to the illness of the defendant’s counsel, the trial was continued until April 3.

* During motion hour, motion to dismiss, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Christopher Pierce, charged with flagrant nonsupport, the court sustained the motion to dismiss the charges with prejudice and release the defendant’s bond.

* During arraignment, in the case of Commonwealth vs. James David Denney, charged with promoting contraband first degree, the matter was dismissed without prejudice.

Some other cases also came before the court last week, with some persons being arraigned, entering not guilty pleas, and having pretrial court dates set while others were continued for various reasons.