Cannon County General Sessions Court Activity

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

Roy Howell was bound over to the January, 2009 term of the Cannon County Grand Jury. He is charged with failure to register as a sex offender.

Sheila Simon was bound over to the January, 2009 term of the Cannon County Grand Jury. She is charged with driving under the influence.

Troy Lee Adams pled guilty to the charge of driving under the influence 3rd offense. He was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days in the county jail. That sentence was partially suspended upon an equal amount of time on probation, serving 150 days in jail, paying a $1,100.00 fine and paying the court costs. In addition, he will lose his driver’s license for 3 years.

Todd Herlong pled guilty to the charge of violation of probation. His probation was extended and he was ordered to serve 30 days in jail.

Paul Hutchins pled guilty to the charge of driving under the influence. He was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days in the county jail. That sentence was partially suspended upon an equal amount of time on probation, serving 48 hours in jail, paying a $350.00 fine and paying the court costs. In addition, he will lose his driver’s license for 1 year.

Michael N. Barrett pled guilty to the charge of violation of probation. His probation was extended and he was ordered to serve 60 days in jail.

David B. Young pled guilty to the charge of violation of probation. His probation was revoked and he was ordered to serve his entire sentence.

Tammy Henley pled guilty to the charge of violation of probation. Her probation was revoked and she was ordered to serve her entire sentence.

James B. Blankenship pled guilty to the charge of violation of probation. His probation was extended and he was ordered to pay the court costs.