Probation Violators Dominate Court Action

Judge Susan Melton presided over Cannon County General Sessions Court on Tuesday. Some of the results from the cases which appeared on the docket included:

Michael Sanders was bound over to the May, 2010 term of the Cannon County Grand Jury. He is charged with driving on a revoked license 4th offense, speeding and violation of the insurance law.

Eddie Gulley pled guilty to the charge of violation of probation. His probation was revoked and he was ordered to serve his entire sentence. In another case, Gulley pled guilty to the charge of failure to appear. He was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days in the county jail and ordered to serve his entire sentence.

Teri Ann Walls pled guilty to the charge of passing a worthless check. She was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days in jail. That sentence was suspended upon an equal amount of probation, paying the court costs and paying the check and service charges.

Juan Dunas pled guilty to the charge of driving without a license. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail. That sentence was suspended upon an equal amount of time on probation, paying a $25.00 fine and paying the court costs.

Michael E. Brown pled guilty to the charge of failure to appear. He was sentenced to 6 months in the county jail. That sentence was suspended upon an equal amount of time on probation, paying the court costs and restitution.

Bobby J. Cobb pled guilty to the charge of violation of probation. His probation was extended and he was ordered to serve 30 days in jail. In another case, Cobb pled guilty to the charge of criminal attempt to commit the offense of failure to appear. He was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days in the county jail. That sentence was suspended upon an equal amount of time on probation and paying the court costs.

Phillip Shaffer pled guilty to the charge of violation of probation. His probation was revoked and he was ordered to serve his entire sentence.

Jeromie Mashburn pled guilty to the charge of violation of probation. His probation was extended and he was ordered to serve 30 days in jail. In another case, Mashburn pled guilty to the charge of solicitation of a false report. He was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days in the county jail. That sentence was suspended upon an equal amount of time on probation and paying the court costs. Mashburn also pled guilty to the charge of falsification of a drug screen. He received an 11 month, 29 days sentence. That sentence was partially suspended upon an equal amount of time on probation, serving 26 days in jail and paying the court costs.

Steven John Hollis pled guilty to the charge of violation of probation. His probation was revoked and he was ordered to serve his entire sentence.

Johnny N. Mitchell pled guilty to the charge of reckless driving. He was sentenced to 6 months in the county jail. That sentence was suspended upon an equal amount of time on probation, paying the court costs and paying a $50.00 fine.

James D. Petit pled guilty to the charge of violation of probation. His probation was extended and he was ordered to serve 40 days in jail.

Joshua Underwood pled guilty to the charge of theft of services under $500.00. He was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days in the county jail. That sentence was suspended upon an equal amount of time on probation, paying the court costs and paying restitution.

Dustin Bain pled guilty to the charge of violation of probation. His probation was revoked and he was ordered to serve his entire sentence.

Patrick Ejike pled guilty to the charge of simple possession of marijuana. He was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days in jail. That sentence was suspended upon an equal amount of time on probation, paying the court costs and paying a $250.00 fine. In another case, Ejike pled guilty to the charge of criminal impersonation. He was sentenced to 6 months in jail. That sentence was suspended upon an equal amount of time on probation, paying the court costs and paying a $50.00 fine. Ejike also pled guilty to driving while license suspended. He was sentenced to 6 months in jail. That sentence was suspended upon an equal amount of time on probation and paying the court costs.

Jesse Harris pled guilty to the charge of violation of probation. His probation was revoked and he was ordered to serve his entire sentence.