Ten sentenced in Superior Court

The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court October 2023 term:

Phillip Emanuel Carswell, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count aggravated assault. He was fined $50 with 20 years to serve on. probation, 90 days in county jail; nol pros on one count possession of a firearm during the commission of felony. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 20 years, with the first 90 days to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody from 12/7/23. Upon service of 90 days, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(c).

Phillip Emanuel Carswell, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of prohibited item by inmate. He was fined $50 with 5 years probation, 90 days in county jail. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 5 years, with the first 90 days to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody from 12/7/23. Upon service of 90 days, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(c).

Roy Edward Hadden negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of meth. He was fined $50 with 3 years probation RSAT susp. upon completion inpatient rehab; one count possession of drug related objects with 12 months probation. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 3 years to be served on probation.

Jarod Sawyer negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of controlled substance (marijuana). He was fined $50 with 5 years probation. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 5 years to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian.

Ronald Kirby negotiated a guilty plea on one count mutiny in a penal institute. He was fined $50 with 5 years probation, 170-180 PDC. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 5 years to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian.

Tyrease Lanier negotiated a guilty plea on one count driving with license suspended. He received 5 years probation and completion of inpatient rehab; one count obstruction with 12 months probation; one count giving false name with 12 months probation; one count defective taillight with $150 fine. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 5 years to be served on probation.

Leilani Beneteau negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of schedule I substance. Fined $50 with 3 years probation; one count possession of marijuana less than ounce with 12 months probation; one count possession of drug related objects with 12 months probation; one count speeding with $100 fine and 12 months probation. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 3 years to be served on probation.

Leilani Beneteau negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of marijuana with intent. Fined $50 with 3 years probation; one count possession of schedule IV with 3 years probation; one count possession of schedule IV with 3 years probation; nol pros for possession of schedule IV; nol pros for possession of schedule IV. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 3 years to be served on probation.

Leilani Beneteau negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of meth. Fined $50 with 3 years probation; one count possession of marijuana less than ounce with 12 months probation; one count battery with 12 months probation; one count battery with 12 months probation. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 3 years to be served on probation.

The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court November 2023 term:

John Marshall, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count enticing a child for indecent purposes. He was fined $50 with 30 years, 5 years to serve, bal. probated; one count theft by taking with 12 months to serve. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 30 years, with the first 5 years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian. Upon service of 5 years, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(c).

Christopher Gay, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of a firearm by convicted felon. He was fined $50 with 10 years probation. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 10 years to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(a).

Louis Edward Davis, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count possession of cocaine. He was fined $500 with 3 years, serve 2 years, balance probated; one count possession of drug related objects with 12 months to serve; one count giving false information to law enforcement with 12 months to serve; one count driving with suspended license with 12 months to serve; one count operation of an unregistered vehicle with 12 months to serve. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 3 years, with the first 2 years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian. Upon service of 2 years, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(c).

Louis Edward Davis, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count possession of meth. He was fined $500 with 3 years, serve 2 years, balance probated; one count possession of drug related objects with 12 months to serve. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 3 years, with the first 2 years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian. Upon service of 2 years, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(c).

Norman Bernard Parrish, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count aggravated assault. He was fined $50 with 20 years, serve 3 years, balance probated; one count possession of firearm by convicted felon with 10 years, serve 3 years, balance probated. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 20 years, with the first 3 years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian. Upon service of 3 years, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(c).