Clinton Circuit Court session held

Posted April 9, 2014 at 2:11 pm

A term of Clinton Circuit Court was held last Thursday, April 3 with Circuit Judge David L. Williams presiding over several cases.

The following are cases in which some type of resolutions were made, trial dates set or orders issued:

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Cindy Gail Brummett, pursuant to a motion to revoke pretrial diversion on March 6.

On May 6, 2013 the defendant entered a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance first degree and received a two-year sentence, pretrial diverted for two years.

The court determined she had violated the terms and conditions of pretrial diversion, revoked same and sentenced her to serve the balance of the original sentence and receive credit for time served.

* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Billy Jay Craig.

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing charges of failure to use a seatbelt, driving on a suspended license, failure to maintain insurance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia in a separate indictment.

Upon a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance first degree, the defendant would receive a three-year sentence and upon a plea of guilty to one count of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence would pay a $200 fine and upon a plea of possession of a controlled substance first degree in another indictment, would receive a three-year sentence, to run concurrent for three years. He would serve 60 days with the balance probated with supervision.

The defendant also wishes to enter the Clinton County Drug Court Program.

Final sentencing is scheduled for May 1.

* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Tony Lowhorn.

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the charge of criminal trespass third degree and upon a plea of guilty to theft by unlawful taking the defendant would receive a five-year sentence, probated for five years with supervision and pay restitution in the amount of $774.99.

Final sentencing is scheduled for May 1.

* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Bobby Wayne Pillar.

The Commonwealth recommended the charge of escape first degree be amended to second degree and upon a plea of guilty to the lesser charge, the defendant would receive a five-year sentence, probated for five years with supervision and receive credit for time served and be assessed for the Clinton County Drug Court Program.

Final sentencing is scheduled for May 1.

* During a revocation hearing, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Billy G. Brown, charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of a meth precursor and possession of methamphetamine, the court determined the defendant had violated the terms of his pretrial diversion and revoked same.

Final sentencing is scheduled for May 1.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Michael Stearns, charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, the court determined the defendant had violated the terms of his pretrial diversion and revoked same.

Final sentencing is scheduled for May 1.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Nathan M. Gray, charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of methamphetamine, in lieu of revocation, the defendant is to serve 90 days in jail with the case to be reviewed on September 11.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Charlie Kay York, charged with burglary and two counts of persistent felony offender second degree, the court noted the defendant had “absconded” and there is an active warrant for his arrest.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jeffrey D. Cooper, charged with two counts of forgery and persistent felony offender second degree, the defendant did not appear and shall be placed in NCIC.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Gloria Brumley, charged with fourth degree assault, criminal mischief (two counts), wanton endangerment (two counts), five counts of terroristic threatening and two counts of unlawful transaction with a minor, the defendant did not appear. She has already been placed in NCIC.

* During a review in the case of Commonwealth vs. Richard Luttrell, charged with burglary, assault and persistent felony offender, the defendant did not appear and is to be placed in NCIC.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Aimee Anddree, charged with two counts of custodial interference, the case was dismissed without prejudice.

* During a hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Billy Neal, charged with flagrant nonsupport, the Commonwealth withdrew its motion to revoke.

* During a preliminary hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Matthew Denney, charged with theft by unlawful taking, the commonwealth withdrew its motion to revoke.

* Arraignment was conducted in the case of Commonwealth vs. Joshua Crawford, charged with public intoxication, assault fourth degree (two counts), wanton endangerment and persistent felony offender second degree.

The defendant entered a plea of not guilty. The court set a pretrial conference for June 12 and a trial date for July 30.

* Arraignment was conducted in the case of Commonwealth vs. Lindsay Angela Hanna, charged with possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, carrying a concealed deadly weapon and possession of a defaced firearm.

The defendant entered a plea of not guilty. The court scheduled a pretrial conference for June 12 and a trial date for July 30.

* In the case of Commonwealth vs. Ronald D. Daniel, charged with possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, failure to wear a seat belt and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, sentencing was continued until May 1.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Ricky Lee Duvall, charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, the trial date of May 20 was continued with a pretrial conference scheduled for July 10.

A few other cases were on the docket for last Thursday but were continued for various reasons.