The following cases were heard on September 26th, 2023:
Cheri Cott: Defendant present with Public Defender and state's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 11/21/23 at 10 a.m in person. Defendant ordered to report to office of statewide pretrial services and submit to drug testing before 11:30 a.m. today. OSPS officer directed to file results with the court and provide copies to counsel of record.
Nicholas Cox: Defendant fails to appear. Notice to appear to issue for 10/2/23 at 10 a.m.
Brandon Giddons: Defendant present with Public Defender an dState's Attorney present. Negotiated plea presented and approved by the Court, whereby Defendant pleads guilty to the charge of retail theft. Judgment of conviction entered. By agreement, Defendant sentenced to 30 months in the Department of Corrections followed by six months of mandatory supervised release with credit for time served at 181 days. Defendant assessed a fine and assessments as set forth in the financial sentencing order Waiver granted of assessments based upon certificate of the Public Defender. See written orders.
Ashley Layton: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 11/20/23 at 10 a.m.
Noah Merrifield: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for presentation of negotiated plea on 10/2/23 at 10 a.m. First offender probation offer accepted.
Thomas Merrifield: Defendant fails to appear. Notice to appear to issue for 10/2/23 at 10 a.m.
James Middleton: Defendant present with counsel and State's ttorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 11/21/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 12/4/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearing ares are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given.
Nathan Redman: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 12/12/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 1/2/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given.
Robert Spruill: Defendant fails to appear. Warrant to issue with no bond over objection of APD Grigsby. Geographic limits of the warrant are Christian County and surrounding counties. State to file petition for sanctions or to revoke pretrial release.
James Williams: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for presentation of negotiated plea 11/21/23 at 10 a.m. in person.
Timothy Wiseman: Defendant present in person pro se and advises he is financially unable to hire private counsel. By PD Rahar appointed to represent Defendant . State's Attorney as a conflict of interest and will file a petition for the appointment of special prosecutor. First appearance with counsel scheduled for in person hearing on on 10/27/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant given contact information for his counsel and instructed to contact him.
