Twenty-one sentenced in Superior Court

The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court January 2024 term:

Johnny Lee Bivins, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count trafficking cocaine. He was fined $50 with 30 years, 10 years to serve, bal. prob.; one count possession of schedule I drug w/intent to distribute with 30 years, 10 years to serve, bal. prob.; one count possession of controlled substance w/intent to distribute with 30 years, 10 years to serve, bal. prob.; one count possession of marijuana w/intent to distribute with 10 years to serve; one count possession of drug related objects with 12 months probation; one count possession of firearm by convicted felon with 10 years to serve; one count possession of firearm during commission of felony with 5 years probation. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 35 years, with the first 10 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. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. Upon service of 10 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(a).

Johnny Lee Bivins, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of cocaine w/intent to distribute. He was fined $50 with 30 years, 10 years to serve, bal. prob.; one count possession of marijuana w/intent to distribute with 10 years to serve; one count co-defendant only; one count possession of firearm by convicted felon with 10 years to serve. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 30 years, with the first 10 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. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. Upon service of 10 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(a).

Jonathan Glenn Parcell, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count entering auto. He was fined $50 with 5 years probation. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 5 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided 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(a). The above sentence includes a behavior incentive date of 3/11/2027 in accordance with O.C.G.A. 17.10.1.

Wretrick Clark, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of firearm by convicted felon. He was fined $50 with 10 years prob., enter/complete inpatient rehab; one count possession of drug related objects with 12 months probation. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 10 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided 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).

Dechane Jones, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count failure to register as a sex offender. He was fined $50 with 30 years, 3 years to sesrve, bal. prob. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 30 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. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. 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(a).

Jonathan Smith, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count possession of cocaine. He was fined $50 with 3 years probation; one count obstruction with 12 months probation; one count affray with 12 months probation; 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. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian. The above sentence may be served on probation provided 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(a).

Eric Clinton Bishop, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one theft by conversion. He was fined $50 with 5 years probation, completion of inpatient rehab. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 5 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided 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(a).

Stephen Lynn Dossett, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count possession of meth. He was fined $500 with 3 years probation, RSAT susp. for rehab; one count possession of drug related objects with 12 months probation; nol pros for fleeing; fined $50 for tag light violation. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 3 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided 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).

Dantavian Armstrong, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count possession of firearm by convicted felon. He was fined $500 with 10 years probation. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 10 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided 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).

Malik Hall negotiated a guilty plea on one count theft by receiving stolen property. He was fined $500 with 10 years prob., 170-180 PDC susp. upon MH eval.; one count theft by receiving stolen property with 10 years prob., 170-180 PDC susp. upon MH eval.; one count failure to maintain lane with 12 months probation; nolo on one count possession of marijuana. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 10 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. The above sentence includes a behavior incentive date of 3/12/2027 in accordance with O.C.G.A. 17.10.1.

Shane Nelson negotiated a guilty plea on one count theft by shoplifting. He was fined $50 with 10 years probation; one count driving without a license with 10 years prob. 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 above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.

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Anthony Daniel Courcells negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of cocaine. He was fined $500 with 3 years probation; one count theft by shoplifting with 12 months prob. 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. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody from of 12 months. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.

Sheena Caamal negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of meth. She was fined $500 with 3 years probation; one count theft by shoplifting with 12 months prob.; one count possession of marijuana less than oz. with 12 months probation. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 3 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.

Stephanie Nesmith negotiated a guilty plea on one count trafficking meth (reduced) possession of meth w/intent to distribute. She was fined $250 with 20 years, 10 years to serve, bal. prob. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 20 years, with the first 10 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. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. Upon service of 10 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.

Tre’Shawn D. Ivey negotiated a guilty plea on one count theft by receiving stolen property. He was fined $250 with 10 years to be served on probation; one count theft by receiving stolen property with 10 years probation; one count possession of marijuana with 12 months 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 above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.

Keith Young negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of cocaine. He was fined $50 with 8 years probation; one count possession of cocaine with 3 years probation; one count possession of cocaine with 3 years probation; one count fleeing or eluding with 12 months probation; one count possession of marijuana less than oz. with 12 months probation; one count possession of marijuana less than oz. with 12 months probation. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 3 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.

Keith Young negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of cocaine. He was fined $50 with 8 years probation; one count possession of marijuana less than oz. with 12 months probation; one count obstruction with 12 months probation. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 8 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.

Andrew Jarrell Lillard negotiated a guilty plea on one count theft by receiving. He was fined $50 with 10 years probation, enter and complete the forge; one count shoplifting with 5 years probation; one count driving w/suspended license with 12 months probation. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 10 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.

April Lynne Henry negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count possession of meth. She was fined $500 with 3 years probation, drug court in Laurens Co; one count possession of drug related objects with 12 months probation; one count possession of marijuana less than oz. with 12 months probation. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 3 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.

Rakeem T. Rogers negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count possession of 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. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.

Austin Fields negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count possession of schedule IV controlled substance. He was fined $500 with 3 years probation. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 3 years to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody from 2/8/23 – 3/12/24. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.

Angelita Person negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count possession of cocaine less than gram. She was fined $50 with 3 years prob., completion of outpatient rehab. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 3 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.

The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court March 2024 term:

Chasity Lynne Thompson, negotiated a guilty plea on one count theft by shoplifting. She was fined $50 with 12 years, 5 months probation; DWLIS with 12 months probation; nol pros for possession of meth; nol pros for possession of drug related objects. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 12 months to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.