The first term this month of Clinton Circuit Court was held last Monday, October 1. Special judge Dan Kelly of Springfield presided over the local cases last week.

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

* During motion hour, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Nathaniel Johnson.

The Commonwealth recommended that upon a plea of guilty to theft by unlawful taking over $500 and criminal possession of a forged instrument (two counts), the defendant would receive a two-year sentence on each count, to run concurrent for two years. Charges of criminal mischief-second degree and burglary-second degree would be dismissed.

Final sentencing was scheduled for November 5.

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

Upon a plea of guilty to theft by unlawful taking or disposition over $500, the defendant would receive a one and one-half year sentence, to run concurrent under another indictment and the defendant would pay $700 in restitution.

Final sentencing was scheduled for October 22.

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

Upon a plea of guilty to theft by unlawful taking over $500, the defendant would receive a five year sentence, probated for five years with supervision and pay restitution in the amount of $1,150.

Final sentencing was scheduled for November 5.

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

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 supervised and pay restitution in the amount of $1,150.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. David Harding, charged with flagrant nonsupport, a competency hearing was held.

Following testimony by Dr. John David Ransen from KCPC, in which the doctor stated telephonically it was his opinion the defendant is competent to stand trial, the court ruled the defendant competent and set a pretrial conference in the case for October 22.

Several other cases were brought before the court last week, with many being continued for various reasons and other defendants appeared for arraignment, entered not guilty pleas and had future court dates scheduled.