December term of Clinton Circuit Court held las Monday

The first of two monthly terms of Clinton Circuit Court was conducted last Monday, December 3 with Circuit Judge David L. Williams presiding over the court docket.

Some defendants were formally sentenced and plea agreements reached in other cases, among some of the actions taken. The following are cases in which come type of resolutions were made or trial dates set.

* Final sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Shannon Harold, pursuant to a plea agreement effectuated on November 5.

The defendant pled guilty to complicity to theft by unlawful taking over $500 (two charges) with a five-year sentence to run concurrent on each charge imposed for a total of five years. Pursuant to the agreement, the defendant shall serve 60 days home incarceration with the balance probated for five years with supervision and he will pay restitution jointly and severally with a co-defendant in the amount of $1,340 to Somerset Oil.

Under terms of the agreement, two counts of persistent felony offender second degree were dismissed.

* A revocation hearing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Bethany J. Groce, pursuant to a motion by the prosecution to revoke probation previously granted.

The defendant acknowledged that on September 5, she received a five-year sentence on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, probated for five years under the terms she enter and complete the Clinton County Drug Court program. She admitted to having been terminated from the program and the court granted the motion to revoke probation. She will receive credit for time served as to be determined by the Kentucky Department of Corrections.

* Final sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Terry Joe Dial, pursuant to a plea agreement effectuated on September 5.

The defendant pled guilty to rape third degree with a five-year sentence imposed, probated for five years with supervision and the defendant shall enroll and complete the sex offender treatment program and have no contact with the victim. A charge of third degree sodomy was dismissed.

* A plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Tommy Claborn.

Upon a plea of guilty to the charge of convicted felon in possession of a firearm, the defendant would receive a two-year sentence to serve and run concurrent with another Clinton County case.

Final sentence was scheduled for January 22, 2013.

* Final sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Shaun P. Brodbeck, pursuant to a plea agreement effectuated on November 5.

The defendant pled guilty to manufacturing methamphetamine with a 10-year sentence imposed. Pursuant to the agreement, the defendant would serve six months with the balance probated for five years with supervision. He shall also be assessed by the Social Services Clinicians and follow any recommendations in regards to alcohol or drug treatment.

Under terms of the plea, charges of possession of a controlled substance first degree (meth), possession of a meth precursor and possession of drug paraphernalia were dismissed.

* A plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Christopher Gene Braswell.

Upon a plea of guilty to unlawful use of an electronic means originating or received within to induce a minor to engage in sexual or other prohibited activity, the defendant would receive a sentence of five years, serve 90 days, with the balance probated for five years supervised. He is also to have no contact with any minors via electronic means.

Final sentencing has been scheduled for January 7, 2013.

* Final sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jeremy Adam York, pursuant to a plea agreement effectuated on August 30.

The defendant pled guilty to wanton endangerment first degree with a three-year sentence imposed. He will serve six months with the balance probated for three years with supervision and charges of disorderly conduct and first degree persistent felony offender were dismissed.

* A plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Kenney Willis.

Upon a plea of guilty to burglary third degree, the defendant would receive a five-year sentence, serve 30 days with the balance probated for five years with supervision. A charge of theft by unlawful taking under $500 would be dismissed.

* Final sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. David Vitatoe, pursuant to a plea agreement effectuated on November 5.

The defendant pled guilty to flagrant nonsupport with a five-year sentence imposed, probated for five years unsupervised. The case will be reviewed next July to see if the defendant is keeping his child support payments up to date.

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

The Commonwealth recommended that upon a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance first degree (meth), the defendant would receive a two-year sentence, pretrial diverted for two years with supervision. He also agrees to be assessed by the Social Services Clinicians and follow any recommendations in regards to alcohol or drug treatment.

Under terms of the plea, charges of possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance first degree and promoting contraband first degree would be dismissed.

* Final sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jimmy L. McFall, pursuant to a plea agreement effectuated on October 1.

The defendant pled guilty to theft by unlawful taking over $500 with a five-year sentence imposed, probated for five years supervised.

* A trial date of January 10, 2012 was scheduled in the case of Commonwealth vs. Travis S. Sloan, charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree and possession of drug paraphernalia.

* The trial that was scheduled for December 14 in the case of Commonwealth vs. Robert Grant Hurt was remanded, with a (evidence) suppression hearing scheduled for that date. The defendant is charged with convicted felon in possession of a firearm; manufacturing meth first offense; distribution of a meth precursor; and three counts of second degree persistent felony offender.

Several other cases came before the court last week, with some being continued for various reasons. Also, some defendants appeared for arraignment, entering not guilty pleas and having future court dates set.