The monthly term of Clinton Circuit Court was conducted Thursday, March 3 with Circuit Judge David L. Williams presiding over a host of cases, including many defendants appearing for arraignment purposes.

The following are cases in which some type of final resolutions or rulings were made, and/or trial dates set.

* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. William T. Brown.

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the following charges: possession of a controlled substance first degree, marijuana cultivation less than five plants, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia and further amending the charge of manufacturing methamphetamine to conspiracy to manufacture. Upon a plea of guilty to conspiracy to manufacture meth, the defendant would receive a sentence of seven years, serve 120 days with the balance probated for five years with supervision.

Final sentencing is scheduled for April 14.

* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jamie Ross Cooper.

The Commonwealth recommended amending the charge of assault second degree to wanton endangerment first degree. Upon a plea of guilty to the amended charge, the defendant would receive a five year sentence, pretrial diverted for five years supervision and enter and complete anger management counseling.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Donald W. Edwards, pursuant to a plea agreement reached on January 7.

The defendant pled guilty to flagrant nonsupport with a five year sentence imposed, probated for five years with supervision and will be given credit for time served. He will pay regular and arrearage child support in the amount of $250 monthly.

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

Upon a plea of guilty to flagrant nonsupport, the defendant shall receive a sentence of three years, pretrial diverted for three years with supervision and pay regular and arrearage child support in the amount of $320 monthly.

* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Joe Chadwick Ledbetter.

The Commonwealth recommended amending the charge of receiving stolen property over $500 to under $500 and upon a plea to the amended charge, the defendant would receive a 12-month sentence, probated for two years with supervision and be given credit for time served. A misdemeanor judgment was entered.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Jimmy Smith, originally charged with receiving stolen property under $10,000, the defendant acknowledged having violated the terms and conditions of probation and the court revoked same, with the defendant being given credit for time served.

* Arraignment was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Colton W. Alley, charged with assault second degree. The defendant entered a not guilty plea and the court set a trial date for May 17 and a pretrial conference for April 14.

* Arraignment was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Dillon Alley, charged with second degree assault. The defendant entered a not guilty plea with the court setting a trial date for May 17 and a pretrial conference for April 14.

* Arraignment was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Shayne Capps, charged with terroristic threatening third degree, assault second degree and wanton endangerment first degree. The defendant entered a not guilty plea with the court setting a trial date of May 31 and a pretrial conference for April 14.

* Arraignment was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Billy Jay Craig, charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, etal. The defendant entered a not guilty plea and the court scheduled a trial date for June 7-8 and a pretrial conference for May 15.

* Arraignment was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Contessa M. Gore, charged with receiving stolen property under $10,000, controlled substance prescription not in original container, possession of drug paraphernalia and traffic related offenses. The defendant entered a not guilty plea and the court set a trial date for May 31 and a pretrial conference for April 14.

* Arraignment was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Zada Amonett Groce, charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree, possession of drug paraphernalia and traffic related offenses. The defendant entered a not guilty plea and with the court setting a trial date for June 2 and a pretrial conference for April 14.

* Arraignment was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jimmy Poynter, charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of a meth precursor and drug paraphernalia and persistent felony offender second degree. The defendant entered a not guilty plea with the court setting a trial date for June 7-8 and a pretrial conference for May 5.

* Arraignment was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jason L. Savage, charged with receiving stolen property under $10,000 and persistent felony offender second degree. The defendant entered a not guilty plea with the court setting a trial date for June 2 and a pretrial conference for April 14.

* Arraignment was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Rachel Thair, charged with assault third degree, public intoxication controlled substances and disorderly conduct second degree. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty with a trial date scheduled for July 20 and a pretrial conference on May 5.

* Arraignment was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. William Stuber, charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of a meth precursor and drug paraphernalia and hindering prosecution. The defendant entered a not guilty plea with a trial date set for June 7-8 and a pretrial conference on May 5.

* During scheduled sentencing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Larry W. Thompson, charged with theft by unlawful taking $10,000 or more, burglary third degree, criminal mischief first degree and three counts of persistent felony offender second degree, the plea was withdrawn, with the court declining to accept the proposed agreement and a trial date of July 26-27 has been scheduled.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jacob Stearns, the defendant acknowledged he had violated the conditions of pretrial diversion and same was revoked with final sentencing scheduled for April 14.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Flinton Ray Thacker, charged with multiple counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument second degree, a trial date was scheduled for July 20 and a pretrial conference for May 5.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jimmy L. Poynter, charged with possession of a controlled substance and other charges, a trial date was scheduled for June 7-8 and another pretrial conference for May 5.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. James A. Denney, charged with theft by unlawful taking $500 or more and criminal mischief first degree, a trial date of September 13 was scheduled with another pretrial conference on July 14.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Amanda J. Shaw, charged with criminal mischief first degree and theft by unlawful taking $500 or more, a trial date of September 13 was scheduled with another pretrial conference on July 14.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Brandon Levi Hall, charged with three counts of trafficking in marijuana over 8 oz. but less than five pounds, the trial date remains for March 29.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Kyle Matthews, the court sanctioned the defendant for violations of supervision and ordered he be assessed for the Clinton County Drug Court Program.

* During a case review in the matter of Commonwealth vs. Amanda Jean Madison, charged with trafficking in a controlled substance first degree, first offense, attorney David Cross was relieved as counsel of record and the Department of Public Advocacy was appointed. In lieu of revocation, the defendant is to enter and complete the Clinton County Drug Court Program.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Darrell Keith Murphy, (from Cumberland Circuit Court) originally charged with receiving stolen property, the matter was dismissed/diverted.

* During a case review in the matter of Commonwealth vs. Kyle Norris, charged with intimating a witness in a legal process, the case was dismissed without prejudice.

* During a case review in the matter of Commonwealth vs. Jeffery A. Butler, from a pending warrant issued in 1995, the matter was dismissed without prejudice.

* During a case review in the matter of Commonwealth vs. Chris Burkett, originally charged with flagrant nonsupport, the matter was dismissed by agreed order when the defendant’s child support obligation is paid.

* During a case review in the matter of Commonwealth vs. Austin Waid, originally charged with fraudulent use of a credit card under $10,000, the matter was dismissed.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Danni Lynn Burgin, charged with manufacturing methamphetamine and other drug related offenses, the defendant did not appear and a warrant of arrest previously issued was continued.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Thomas Joe Tucker, charged with flagrant nonsupport, the defendant did not appear and a warrant of arrest was issued.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Tommy Eugene Phillips, charged with theft by unlawful taking/disposition over $500, forgery second degree and multiple counts of persistent felony offender first degree, the court noted the defendant is currently in NCIC.

Several other defendants cases were continued for various reasons and some who appeared for arraignment had only pretrial conference dates scheduled, with trial dates to be scheduled later.