A busy term of Clinton Circuit Court was held on July 12 with Circuit Judge David L. Williams presiding over a heavy docket, which saw several defendants either formally sentenced or reaching plea agreements.

The following cases are those in which some type of resolutions were made or orders issued by the court.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Lisa Sue York, pursuant to an agreement reached on May 10.

The defendant pled guilty to criminal facilitation to assault first degree with a five year sentence imposed, and guilty to theft by unlawful taking or disposition with a five year sentence. Pursuant to the agreement, the sentences would run consecutive for 10 years, probated for five years with supervision and the defendant would receive credit for 429 days served. She is also to have no contact with the victim Bill Russell.

The following charges were dismissed: criminal attempt to commit murder or complicity to murder and robbery first degree or complicity to robbery.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Shannan Bowman Hearld, pursuant to an agreement reached on June 7.

The defendant pled guilty to theft by unlawful taking or disposition over $500 with a five year sentence imposed, guilty to criminal mischief first degree with a five year sentence and guilty to burglary second degree. The defendant received a total sentence of 10 years. The Commonwealth opposed probation and the defendant shall pay restitution of $4,864.54 upon release.

Pursuant to the agreement, charges of criminal trespass first degree and persistent felony offender second degree (three counts) were dismissed.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jamie W. Hearld, pursuant to an agreement reached on June 7.

The defendant pled guilty to theft by unlawful taking or disposition over $500, guilty to criminal mischief first degree and burglary second degree. The defendant was sentenced to a total of 10 years. The Commonwealth opposed probation and once the defendant is released, restitution of $4,864.55 is to be paid.

Pursuant to the agreement, charges of criminal trespass first degree and three counts of persistent felony offender was dismissed.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Matthew Thrasher, pursuant to a Commonwealth motion on June 7 to revoke pretrial diversion.

The defendant was found guilty of flagrant nonsupport with a five year sentence imposed. The Commonwealth opposed probation and the defendant will receive credit for time served.

Also in the case against Thrasher, during arraignment, a plea bargain was reached.

The defendant entered a plea of guilty to fleeing or evading police first degree with a one and one-half year sentence to serve and run concurrent with a separate indictment. The Commonwealth opposed probation.

In accordance with the agreement, the following charges were dismissed: possession of a controlled substance first degree, reckless driving, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Joshua Dylan Norris, pursuant to an agreement made on June 18.

The defendant pled guilty to terroristic threatening first degree with a five year sentence imposed. The Commonwealth opposed probation and the defendant will receive credit for time served.

Under the terms of the agreement, six counts of terroristic threatening first degree were dismissed.

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

Upon a plea of guilty to fleeing or evading police on foot, the defendant would receive a one year sentence. The Commonwealth opposed probation.

Under terms of the agreement, the following charges were dismissed: escape second degree, resisting arrest and two counts of persistent felony offender second degree.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Frankie D. Davidson, pursuant to an agreement reached on June 7.

The defendant pled guilty to trafficking in a controlled substance first degree, first offense with a five year sentence imposed. Pursuant to the agreement, the defendant will serve 150 days with the balance probated five years with supervision and the defendant will pay court costs and enter and complete the Clinton County Drug Court Program.

In accordance with the agreement, the following charges were dismissed: possession of a controlled substance first degree and drug paraphernalia.

* During arraignment, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Josh Davis.

The Commonwealth recommended that upon a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance first degree, the defendant would receive a three year sentence, probated for five years with supervision, and the sentence to run consecutive with a separate indictment. The defendant was also ordered to enter and complete the Clinton County Drug Court Program.

Final sentencing was scheduled for August 2.

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

The Commonwealth recommended that upon a plea of guilty to flagrant nonsupport, the defendant would receive a five year sentence, probated for five years with supervision and the defendant shall continue to pay on arrearage.

The defendant was released ROR, pending final sentencing that was scheduled for August 2.

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

Upon a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance first degree, the defendant would receive a three year sentence, probated for three years with supervision, with the sentence to run consecutive with a Wayne County indictment. The defendant would receive credit for time served.

The following charges would be dismissed: failure to use seat belt, trafficking in a controlled substance first degree, carrying a concealed deadly weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Final sentencing was scheduled for August 2.

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

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the following charges: possession of drug paraphernalia, operating on an expired license, license to be in possession, motor vehicle insurance to be in paper or electronic format, no registration plates/receipt, trafficking in a controlled substance second degree and failure to use seat belt.

Upon a plea of guilty to failure to maintain insurance, the defendant would serve 90 days, probated for 180 days and pay fines and court costs of $500. The defendant will receive credit for time served and a misdemeanor judgment was entered.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jordon Jones, pursuant to an agreement reached on June 7.

The defendant entered a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance first degree with a three year sentence imposed, probated for five years with supervision and the defendant shall receive credit for time served.

Under terms of the agreement, the following charges were dismissed: possession of a controlled substance second degree, two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance first degree and possession of a controlled substance not in original container.

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

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Upon a plea of guilty to two counts of possession of a controlled substance first degree (two counts), the defendant would receive a two year sentence on each count to run consecutive for four years, probated for five years with supervision and receive credit for time served. She is also to enter and complete the Clinton County Drug Court Program.

Final sentencing was scheduled for August 2.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Ricky Wayne Perdue, pursuant to an agreement reached on June 28.

The defendant pled guilty to assault second degree, with a 10-year sentence imposed, guilty to wanton endangerment first degree with a five year sentence to run concurrent for 10 years, probated for five years with supervision and the defendant shall receive credit for time served.

Under terms of the agreement, the charge of criminal trespass third degree was dismissed.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jennifer Riddle, pursuant to an agreement reached on May 10.

The defendant pled guilty to criminal abuse second degree with a five year sentence. She will serve 30 days home incarceration with the balance probated for five years with supervision and receive credit for time served.

A charge of intimidating a participant in a legal process was dismissed.

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

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the following: possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to register vehicle, driving on a suspended license and no registration plates/receipt.

Upon a plea of guilty to DUI-fourth offense, the defendant would receive a five year sentence and $500 fine and court cost. The defendant shall serve 120 days in jail with the balance probated for five years with supervision. Also, on a plea of guilty to no insurance, the defendant would receive 120 days and $500 fine and court cost with the sentences to run concurrent with 120 days to serve and the defendant would receive credit for time served.

Final sentencing was scheduled for August 2.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. David Joe Johnson, charged with two counts each of wanton endangerment and first degree (domestic) assault, the defendant acknowledged violating terms and conditions of probation and the court revoked same.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Todd A. Abbott, charged with possession of a concealed firearm and convicted felon in possession of a firearm, the court concluded the defendant had violated terms and conditions of probation and revoked same. He will receive credit for any time served.

* During a review, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Hannah Warinner, charged with third degree burglary and theft by unlawful taking or disposition, the court granted the defendant shock probation for a period of five years, noting she is not to be in Clinton County without permission.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Roxanne M. Smith, charged with cultivation of marijuana five or more plants, obscuring the identity of a machine over $300 and receiving stolen property under $10,000, in lieu of revocation, the defendant shall enter and complete the Clinton County Drug Court Program.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Timothy Randall Parrigan, charged with trafficking in a controlled substance first offense, in lieu of revocation, the defendant shall enter and complete the Clinton County Drug Court Program.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Nicholas Van Cash, charged with theft by unlawful taking, convicted felon in possession of a firearm and two counts of second degree persistent felony offender, in lieu of revocation, the defendant shall enter and complete the Clinton County Drug Court Program.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jeremy Adam York, charged with two counts each of theft by unlawful taking over $10,000 and first degree persistent felony offender, in lieu of revocation, the defendant shall enter and complete the Clinton County Drug Court Program.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Billy Craig, charged with second degree persistent felony offender, in lieu of revocation, the defendant shall enter and complete the SAP-IOP.

* During a pretrial conference, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Angela D. Hollan, charged with possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and two counts of possession of a controlled substance, upon the request of the Commonwealth, the matter was dismissed.

* During arraignment, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Chad E. Leavell, charged with tampering with physical evidence and possession of a controlled substance first degree and drug paraphernalia, the defendant did not appear and an order or arrest was issued.

* During a pretrial conference, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Cameron L. Speer, charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, upon a request by the Commonwealth, the matter was dismissed.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Bobby Gene Pierce, charged with trafficking in a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance (meth), the defendant did not appear and an arrest warrant was issued.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. William Allen Sheckles, charged with flagrant nonsupport, the defendant did not appear and an arrest warrant was issued.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Flinton Ray Thacker, charged with several counts of possession of a forged instrument, the defendant did not appear and an arrest warrant was issued.

* During arraignment, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Chad Long, charged with flagrant nonsupport, it was noted the defendant had paid child support arrearage and a dismissal order was entered.

Several other cases were on the docket, including defendants being arraigned, entering not guilty pleas and having future court dates set, as well as some cases being continued to a later date.