The first of two monthly sessions of Clinton Circuit Court was held last Monday, February 4 with Circuit Judge David L. Williams presiding.

The following are cases in which some type of resolutions were reached, either in sentencing, plea agreements, trial dates being docketed, etc.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Timothy Thompson, pursuant to a plea agreement effectuated on December 17, 2012.

The defendant entered a guilty plea to five counts of second degree rape with a four year sentence on each count imposed, to run concurrently for a total of four years. The defendant will receive credit for time served as to be determined by the Kentucky Department of Corrections.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Tommy Claborn, pursuant to a plea agreement effectuated on December 3, 2012.

The defendant pled guilty to convicted felon in possession of a handgun with a two-year sentence imposed, to run concurrent with a separate conviction on another indictment. The defendant will receive credit for time served as to be calculated by the Kentucky Department of Corrections.

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

Under terms of the agreement, upon a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance first degree (meth), the defendant would receive a one-year sentence to serve. The following charges would be dismissed: speeding, DUI first offense and operating a motor vehicle with expired license.

Final sentencing was scheduled for February 28.

* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Chancelor A. Britt.

Upon a plea of guilty to three counts of wanton endangerment, the defendant would receive a five-year sentence on each count to run concurrent for five years, pretrial diverted for five years with supervision. The defendant is also to pay restitution in the amount of $1,800 and one charge of first degree wanton endangerment and leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render assistance were dismissed.

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

Upon a plea of guilty to tampering with physical evidence and persistent felony offender first degree, the defendant would receive a sentence of eight years, probated for five years with supervision. A charge of theft by unlawful taking under $500 would be dismissed.

Final sentencing is scheduled for March 4.

* During a hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Charlie Kay York, originally charged with burglary second degree and two counts of persistent felony offender second degree, in lieu of revocation, the court ordered the defendant serve 60 days and be assessed by a Social Services Clinician regarding long-term rehabilitation, with the case to be reviewed on April 1.

* During motion hour in the case of Commonwealth vs. Kenny Willis, charged with third degree burglary and theft by unlawful taking, in lieu of revocation, the defendant shall serve 30 days in jail and be assessed regarding eligibility for Drug Court. The case will be reviewed March 4.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jimmy L. McFall, charged with theft by unlawful taking, in lieu of revocation, the defendant shall serve 30 days in jail and be assessed for eligibility for Drug Court, with the case to be reviewed March 4.

* During arraignment, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Nathan M. Grey, the defendant entered a not guilty plea to possession of a controlled substance first degree, first offense (meth) and manufacturing meth, first offense.

A trial date was scheduled for May 14 and a pretrial conference for April 15. Also, a motion for bond reduction was made by his attorney Angie Capps and the defendant was released on a $2,500 surety bond.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jessee Kean, charged with theft by unlawful taking, a trial date of March 5 was scheduled. The court ruled all motions in the case be filed by February 18 and no plea agreements would be accepted until after that date.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Tammy L. York, charged with criminal trespass second degree, theft by unlawful taking and third degree burglary, a trial date of June 18 was scheduled with a pretrial conference set for May 20.

* During a revocation hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Billy Neal, charged with flagrant nonsupport, the defendant did not appear and a warrant of arrest was issued.

* During motion hour, in the case of Ira Boles Dyer III, charged with murder and other offenses, his legal counsel, Angie Capps, stated she would renotice a motion to reduce bond at a later date.

Some other cases were also before the court last week, with those being continued for various legal reasons.