The final session of Clinton Circuit Court last year was held on December 7, 2017 with Judge David L. Williams presiding.

The following are cases in which some type of resolutions were made.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Michael Eugene Thompson, Jr., pursuant to an agreement reached on October 12, 2017.

The defendant pled guilty to rape third degree with a five year sentence, sexual abuse first degree with a five year sentence, to run consecutive for 10 years. The defendant shall serve six months with the balance probated five years with supervision and have no contact with the victim.

* A plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Matthew R. Shelton during a pretrial conference.

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the following charges: possession of a controlled substance not in original container (three counts); trafficking in and possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia and persistent felony offender second degree.

Upon a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance first degree, the defendant would receive a three year sentence, on another charge, a five year sentence, the two to run concurrent for five years but consecutive with another circuit court indictment, with the defendant to serve the balance of the five year term.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Maria Shelton, pursuant to a plea agreement reached on October 12, 2017.

The defendant pled guilty to possession of a meth precursor with a five year sentence imposed, guilty to possession of a controlled substance first degree with a three year sentence, the two to run consecutive for eight years.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Commonwealth, the defendant shall serve 224 days, with the balance probated five years with supervision and receive credit for time served with several charges to be dismissed.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Anthony L. Richardson, pursuant to an agreement reached on November 2, 2017.

The defendant pled guilty to theft by unlawful taking over $500 with a five year sentence and guilty of criminal mischief first degree with a five year sentence, and lastly, burglary third degree with a five year sentence, to run concurrent for five years. The defendant shall serve 90 days in jail with the balance probated five years with supervision and pay restitution, jointly or separately in the amount of $1,050.00. The charge of hindering prosecution first degree was dismissed.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Kyle Matthews, pursuant to a motion to revoke pretrial diversion on November 11, 2017.

The defendant entered a plea of guilty to burglary third degree and received a five year pretrial diverted sentence and the court determined the defendant had violated the terms of diversion and pronounced sentence.

* During an arraignment proceeding, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jordan Lavan.

The Commonwealth recommended that upon a plea of guilty to theft by deception (six counts), the defendant would receive a two year sentence on each count to run concurrent for two years, pretrial diverted for two years, unsupervised if the defendant does not reside in Kentucky, and pay restitution in the amount of $6,728.88.

* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Christian E. King.

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the charges of criminal mischief third degree and three counts of persistent felony offender.

Upon a plea of guilty to theft by unlawful taking or disposition and burglary third degree, the defendant would receive a two year sentence on each count to run concurrent and to run consecutive with a Pulaski County indictment, with the defendant to receive credit for time served.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Allen D. Johnson, pursuant to a plea agreement reached on November 2, 2017.

The defendant pled guilty to theft by unlawful taking over $500 with a five year sentence, guilty to criminal mischief first degree and burglary third degree with a five year sentence. The two sentences will run concurrent for five years and consecutive with the remaining for five years for a total of 10 years. The defendant shall serve 210 days with the balance probated five years with supervision and pay $1,050 in restitution, jointly or severally with a codefendant.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Michael David Dalton, pursuant to an agreement reached on October 12, 2017.

The defendant pled guilty to trafficking in marijuana, firearm enhanced, with a 10 year sentence. Pursuant to the Commonwealth recommendation, the defendant shall serve 120 days followed by 120 days home incarceration with the balance probated five years with supervision and pay restitution, jointly and severally with codefendant in the amount of $16,150, receive credit for time served and have some charges dismissed.

* During a suppression hearing, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Robbie K. Conner.

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence and amending the charge of wanton endangerment first degree to second degree. Upon a plea of guilty to the lesser charge, the defendant would receive a 12-month sentence, probated for two years, unsupervised as long as he resides outside of Kentucky. A misdemeanor judgment was tendered.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Tiana Smith, pursuant to a pretrial diversion revocation on November 11, 2017.

The defendant had entered a plea of guilty to criminal possession of a forged instrument (four counts) with a three year sentence on each count to run concurrent for three years, pretrial diverted. The court determined she had violated terms and conditions of diversion, revoked same and pronounced sentence.

* During a revocation hearing, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Steven Waid, charged with criminal mischief third, complicity to shoplifting $10,000 or more and persistent felony offender, the court concluded the defendant had violated terms and conditions of probation and revoked same.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Tommy Eugene Phillips, charged with forgery, theft by unlawful taking and persistent felony offender, the court concluded the defendant had violated the terms and conditions of probation and revoked same.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Brian Marcum, charged with trafficking in controlled substance and persistent felony offender, the court determined the defendant had violated terms and conditions of probation and revoked same.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Charles Wayne Hicks, charged with flagrant non-support, the court concluded the defendant had violated terms and conditions of probation and revoked same.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Nathan Gray, charged with possession of a controlled substance, et al, the court concluded the defendant had violated the terms and conditions of probation and revoked same.

* During a status hearing (terminated from drug court) in the case of Commonwealth vs. Johnnie Lee Davis, charged with possession of a controlled substance and trafficking in methamphetamine, first offense, the court concluded the defendant had violated the terms and conditions of probation and revoked same.

* During a revocation hearing (second request) in the case of Commonwealth vs. Patrick Eller, charged with promoting contraband, assault, et al, the court concluded the defendant had violated the terms and conditions of probation and revoked same.

* During a revocation hearing, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Calvin Jamie Davis, charged with, among others, manufacturing meth, several counts of wanton endangerment first degree, et al, the court concluded the defendant had violated the terms and conditions of probation and revoked same.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Nicholas Van Cash, originally charged with theft by unlawful taking, convicted felon in possession of a handgun and two counts of persisent felony offender, the court granted a motion for shock probation and an order was entered.

* During a pretrial conference, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Ricky Wayne Perdue, charged with assault first degree, a trial date was scheduled for February 6.

* During motion hour in the case of Commonwealth vs. William Russell Perdue, originally charged with manufacturing methamphetamine first offense and persistent felony offender, the court granted a motion of shock probation and an order was entered.

* During a pretrial conference, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Christa Marie Willis, charged with terroristic threatening third degree and assault second degree, the defendant is to be evaluated by KCPC regarding competency to stand trial.

* During motion hour, motion to revoke probation in the case of Commonwealth vs. Patricia Rains Jones, charged with trafficking in a controlled substance and endangering the welfare of a minor, the defendant did not appear and was placed on NCIC.

* During a case review, in the case of Commonwealth vs. William Allen Sheckles, charged with flagrant non-support, the defendant did not appear and a warrant of arrest was issued.