The monthly term of Clinton Circuit Court was held on Thursday, October 10 with Circuit Judge David L. Williams presiding over a heaving court calendar.

The following are cases in which some type of final resolutions were made or orders entered in cases.

* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Danny K. Neal.

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing charges of assault 3rd degree, resisting arrest and persistent felony offender 1st degree (two counts).

Upon a plea of guilty to escape 1st degree, the defendant shall receive a sentence of 10 years to serve, and run consecutive with another Clinton Circuit indictment. The defendant shall also pay court costs as determined by the court.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Joni Gale Roberts, pursuant to a plea agreement reached on September 19.

The defendant pled guilty to trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree with a five year sentence imposed. The Commonwealth opposed probation.

The defendant will receive credit for time served and charges of possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, drug paraphernalia and possession or radio capable of transmitting or receiving police messages were dismissed.

* During an arraignment preceding, an agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Katelyn Amox.

The Commonwealth recommended that upon a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, the defendant would receive a three year sentence, pretrial diverted for five years with supervision and enter and complete the Clinton County Drug Court Program and pay court costs at the discretion of the court.

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

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the charge of possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree. Upon a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, the defendant would receive a five year sentence, pretrial diverted for five years with supervision, pay court costs and enter and complete the Clinton County Drug Court Program.

* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Christy Renee Chrisley.

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the charge of trafficking in marijuana. Upon a plea of guilty to trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree, the defendant would receive an eight year sentence, probated for five years with supervision and be assessed by a social service clinician.

Final sentencing is scheduled for November 7.

* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Michael S. Hensley.

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the charge of burglary 3rd degree. The Commonwealth further recommended amending the charge of theft by unlawful taking over $500 to less than $500. Upon a plea of guilty to the lesser charge, the defendant would serve 12 months, probated for two years, supervised as long as he remains outside the state of Kentucky. The defendant will also pay court costs.

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

The Commonwealth recommended amending the charge of theft by unlawful taking more than $10,000 to over $500. Upon a plea of guilty to the lesser charge, the defendant would receive a three year sentence, pretrial diverted for three years supervised and pay court costs.

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

The Commonwealth recommended that upon a plea of guilty to theft by unlawful taking or disposition (auto) $500 or more, the defendant would receive a two year sentence, pretrial diverted for two years without supervision and pay restitution in the amount of $1,100.00.

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

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing several traffic related charges. Upon a plea of guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence, the defendant would pay a $200 fine plus court cost. Upon a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, the defendant would receive a one year sentence, pretrial diverted for two years with supervision.

* During motion hour, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. William Allen Sheckles.

The Commonwealth recommended upon a plea of guilty to flagrant nonsupport, the defendant would receive a five year sentence, probated for five years with supervision and pay child support as ordered by the court.

Final sentencing is scheduled for November 7.

* During an arraignment in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jacob Smith, a plea agreement was reached.

The Commonwealth recommended that upon a plea of guilty to flagrant nonsupport, the defendant would receive a three year sentence, pretrial diverted for three years with supervision and pay child support as directed by the court.

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

The Commonwealth recommended that upon a plea of guilty to theft by unlawful taking over $500, the defendant would receive a five year sentence, pretrial diverted for five years with supervision and pay restitution in the amount of $3,000 and court costs.

* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jeremy Adam York.

The defendant pled guilty to fleeing or evading police 1st degree with a two and one-half years sentence imposed. The Commonwealth opposed probation.

Traffic related charges and three counts of persistent felony offender were dismissed and the defendant will receive credit for time served.

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

The Commonwealth recommended amending the charge of trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree to possession 1st degree. Upon a plea of guilty to the lesser charge, the defendant would receive a three year sentence, pretrial diverted for five years with supervision, pay court costs and enter and complete the Clinton County Drug Court Program.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Phillip Stevens, Jr., a plea agreement was reached.

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the charge of burglary 3rd degree. The Commonwealth further recommended amending the charge of theft by unlawful taking over $500 to under $500. Upon a plea of guilty to the lesser charge, the defendant would receive a 12-month sentence, probated for two years with supervision as long as he remains outside the state of Kentucky, and the defendant will pay court costs.

A misdemeanor judgment was entered.

* During an arraignment, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Cotie W. Rhea.

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the charge of burglary 3rd degree and amending the charge of theft by unlawful taking over $500 to less than $500. Upon a plea of guilty to the lesser charge, the defendant would receive a 12-month sentence, probated for two years with supervision as long as he remains outside the state.

A misdemeanor judgment was entered.

* During a revocation hearing, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Christopher C. Ayers, charged with sexual abuse 1st degree, the court concluded the defendant had violated terms and conditions of probation and revoked same.

* During a case review in the case of Commonwealth vs. Charles Livingston, charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition over $500 and persistent felony offender (two counts each), the court determined the defendant had violated terms and conditions of probation and revoked same.

* During a case review, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jesse Pittman, charged with theft by unlawful taking over $500, possession of a controlled substance, convicted felon in possession of a handgun and persistent felony offender, the court determined the defendant had violated terms and conditions of probation and revoked same.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jimmy Smith, charged with possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, the court concluded the defendant had violated terms and conditions of probation and revoked same.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Melissa Darlene Leavell, charged with promoting contraband, possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, the court extended the defendant’s pretrial diversion for an additional two years, bringing her total pretrial diversion to five years.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Charlie K. York, charged with resisting arrest, fleeing or evading, wanton endangerment, trafficking in a controlled substance, persistent felony offender, etal, the court overruled a motion for shock probation.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Maria Shelton, charged with drug related offenses and persistent felony offender 2nd degree, the court sustained a motion for shock probation.

* During a pretrial conference, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Lonnie Dean Kennedy, charged with theft by unlawful taking over $500 but less than $10,000, upon the request of the Commonwealth, the matter was dismissed.

* During a pretrial conference, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Misty Stephens, charged with theft by unlawful taking over $500 but less than $10,000, upon a request by the Commonwealth, the matter was dismissed.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Travis C. Flowers, charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition, the defendant did not appear and an order of arrest was issued.

* During arraignment, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Timothy Wayne Jones, charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, the defendant did not appear and an order of arrest was issued.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Thomas Lewis, charged with theft by deception over $10,000, etal, the defendant did not appear and an order of arrest was issued.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Joseph E. Norris, charged with flagrant nonsupport, the defendant did not appear and an order of arrest was issued.

Several other cases were continued to a future date for various reasons.

Also, the Clinton County Grand Jury did not convene during the month of October but is scheduled to convene on Thursday, November 7.