The monthly term of Clinton Circuit Court was held last Thursday, March 1 with Circuit Judge David L. Williams presiding over another heavy calendar.

The following are cases in which some type of final resolution was made through sentencing, plea agreements or ruling, and/or trial dates being set.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Gabe Beaty, pursuant to an agreement reached on January 11.

The defendant pled guilty to two counts of burglary third degree with a sentence of five years on each imposed, and guilty to criminal mischief first degree, with a five year sentence, all to run concurrent for five years. The Commonwealth opposed probation.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Brian Lee Carrender, pursuant to an agreement reached on February 18.

The defendant pled guilty to possession of a controlled substance first degree with a three year sentence imposed, probated for three years with supervision and the following charges were dismissed: three counts of trafficking in a controlled substance third degree; three counts of possession of a controlled substance not in original container; possession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Danny Carrender, pursuant to an agreement reached on February 18.

The defendant pled guilty to possession of a controlled substance first degree with a three year sentence imposed, probated for three years with supervision. The following were dismissed: three counts of possession of a controlled substance not in original container; possession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana and three counts of possession of a controlled substance third degree.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Charles Eldridge, pursuant to an agreement reached on February 8.

The defendant pled guilty to trafficking in a controlled substance first degree with a five year sentence imposed, probated for five years with supervision.

* A plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Michael Glidewell.

The Commonwealth recommending dismissing charges of criminal trespass first degree, persistent felony offender second degree (three total counts under two indictments); criminal trespass third degree.

Upon a plea of guilty to burglary second degree, a five year sentence was imposed and on a plea of burglary third degree, a five year sentence, to run concurrent but consecutive with another Clinton County indictment. The court advised the sentence to run the remainder of the five years.

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

The Commonwealth recommended that upon a plea of guilty to theft by unlawful taking over $500, the defendant would receive a three year sentence, pretrial diverted for three years with supervision and pay restitution in the amount of $2,288.04.

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

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and unauthorized use of an automobile. Upon a plea of guilty to tampering with physical evidence, the defendant would receive a three year sentence and on a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance first degree (meth), a three year sentence, to run concurrent for three years, probated for five years with supervision.

Final sentencing is scheduled for April 12.

* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Rachel M. Myers.

The Commonwealth recommended amending the charges of receiving stolen property under $500 to no insurance. On a plea of guilty to the amended charge, the defendant would be sentenced to 12 months, probated for two years with supervision.

A misdemeanor judgment was entered.

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

The Commonwealth recommended that upon a plea of guilty to fraud or false statement in obtaining assistance benefits, the defendant would receive a five year sentence, pretrial diverted for five years without supervision and pay restitution in the amount of $12,000 at the rate of $100 per month.

* During motion hour in the case of Commonwealth vs. Calvin Jamie Davis, originally charged with several counts of wanton endangerment, fleeing or evading, drug charges, et al., the court sustained a motion for shock probation with an order being entered.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Dillon M. Alley, charged with possession of a controlled substance (meth) and drug paraphernalia and marijuana, the court defendant acknowledged having violated terms and conditions of pretrial diversion and the court revoked same and set final sentencing for April 12.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Tonya J. Conaster, charged with manufacturing meth and persistent felony offender second degree, et al the court concluded the defendant had violated terms and conditions of probation, revoked same and pronouncing sentence.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Shawn Copley, charged with receiving stolen property and second degree burglary, in lieu of revocation, the court ordered the defendant pay $500 within 90 days and set a review for June 14.

* During a pretrial conference, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Cody Casada, charged with theft by unlawful taking over $500, a trial of April 17 remains scheduled.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Kaitlyn Matthews Casada, charged with theft by unlawful taking over $500, the trial date of April 17 remains scheduled.

* In the case of Commonwealth vs. Sue E. Gilbert, charged with fourth degree assault, third degree assault, wanton endangerment, et al., the court wrote the defendant has not been assessed regarding eligibility for drug court and continued sentencing until April 12.

* During arraignment, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Daniel R. Guffey, charged with two counts of wanton endangerment, criminal mischief and terroristic threatening, the court scheduled a trial date of June 19 and a pretrial conference for April 12.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Harold W. Huddleston, charged with criminal mischief first degree, a trial date remains set for April 17.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jamie Michelle Matthews, charged with theft by unlawful taking over $500 but less than $10,000 and criminal mischief first degree, a trial date remains set for April 17.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jennifer Riddle, charged with criminal abuse first degree and intimidating a participant in a legal process, a trial date remains scheduled for July 10.

* During a pretrial conference, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Richard Roberts, charged with theft by failure to make required disposition of property over $10,000, a trial was scheduled for June 27.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Howard Granville Woodson, charged with trafficking in a controlled substance first degree and persistent felony offender first degree, a trial date was scheduled for April 25.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jamie W. Herald, the court requested defendant be drug tested, which he failed to provide a sample and bond was revoked with another pretrial conference scheduled for April 12.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Danny R. Neal, charged with theft by unlawful taking, third degree burglary and persistent felony offender second degree, the court determined that the defendant can obtain a job in Clinton County, he would be released from jail and if his probation can be transferred to Tennessee, he shall remain outside of Clinton County.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Thomas G. Claborn, originally charged with receiving stolen property under $10,000 and persistent felony offender second degree, the court sustained the Commonwealth’s motion to dismiss with an order tendered.