Cannon County Circuit Court Activity

Oct 12 2008

Chancellor Robert E. Corlew, III presided over the latest session of Cannon County Circuit Court. Some of the results from the various cases which appeared on the docket included:

Jimmie L. Barnes, II’s petition for a suspended sentence was denied.

Susan Sensing Earls pled guilty to the charge of child abuse and neglect of a child under 18 years. She was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days in the county jail. That sentence was suspended upon an equal amount of time on supervised probation, paying the court costs and complying with all conditions of the department of children’s services.

Lannie Lance pled guilty to the charge of TennCare Fraud. He was sentenced to 1 year in prison as a Standard 30 percent offender. He was ordered to serve his entire sentence.

Joseph M. Starnes pled guilty to the charge of simple possession of marijuana. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison as a standard 30 percent offender. That sentence was suspended upon an equal amount of time on supervised probation, paying a $2,000.00 fine and paying the court costs.

James Harbold pled guilty to the charge of aggravated sexual battery. He was sentenced to 8 years in prison as a violent 100 percent offender. He will be required to serve his entire sentence.

Mary Wissinger was released on her own recognizance and her case was reset to January 22nd.

Chris Thomas’ motion for expungement was granted.

Kathy Murphy’s petition to stay payments was granted. She will begin paying again on December 6th.

Bruce Allen Morton was reset for October 24th. He is charged with violation of probation.

Clayton Cochran was reset until October 24th. He is charged with violation of probation.

Harry D. Brown was reset until October 24th. He is charged with violation of probation.

Deborah L. White’s petition to waive fees was taken under advisement by Chancellor Corlew.

Amanda Hollis was reset for October 24th. She is charged with violation of probation.

Robert Lee Odom was reset for October 23rd. He is charged with violation of probation.

Mark Robinson’s plea day was reset for December 12th.

Robert Odom’s bond was revoked and he was reset for October 24th.

Lori Manier was reset for plea day on October 24th.

Lonnie Butcher’s plea day was reset for October 24th.

Nathaniel Wanner’s plea day was reset for October 23rd.

Motions were heard in the case of Jimmy Mullins. Mullins is charged with 10 counts of rape of a child and numerous other charges. Mullins’ attorney had filed numerous procedural pre trial motions to be considered by Chancellor Corlew. Corlew heard arguments and took several motions under advisement and will file a written order addressing them prior to the trial. Mullins is set for face a jury on December 11th.