A second monthly term of Clinton Circuit Court was conducted last Monday, April 16.

Only a few cases actually saw some type of resolutions being made during this particular term of court.

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

* Formal sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Charlie Kay York, pursuant to a plea agreement reached on March 19.

The defendant pled guilty to burglary third degree and persistent felony offender second degree and a sentence of six years was imposed, to be probated for five years with supervision. One charge of persistent felony offender second degree and criminal mischief first degree was dismissed.

The defendant must also pay restitution in the amount of $1,000.

* Formal sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jeffery Lynn Mason, pursuant to a plea agreement reached on March 19.

The defendant pled guilty to receiving stolen property with a five year sentence imposed. The sentence was probated five years with supervision and he will be assessed and referred to the Clinton County Drug Court Program. If not accepted, his supervision would be by the Department of Probation and Parole and he must also meet with social services for a substance abuse assessment.

* A plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Matthew Martin Hall.

The Commonwealth recommended amending the charge of sexual abuse first degree victim under age 12 to sexual abuse first degree. Upon a plea of guilty, the defendant would receive a three-year sentence with six months to serve in jail and the balance probated with supervision for five years.

Final sentencing was scheduled for May 21.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. William Ansleam Cummings, charged with convicted felon in possession of a handgun, the action was set for a plea on May 7.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Lucas T. Pettenger, originally charged with manufacturing methamphetamine first offense, the Commonwealth withdrew its motion to revoke.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jody Stinson, originally charged with possession of drug paraphernalia second or subsequent offense, possession of marijuana and unlawful transaction with a minor second degree, the Commonwealth withdrew its motion to revoke.

Several other cases were on the docket last Monday, with a few defendants being arraigned, entering not guilty pleas and having pretrial conferences scheduled. Future proceedings were scheduled in other cases and several cases were continued in general to a later date.