From the Franklin County Clerk’s Office
Franklin County Court News
Criminal
Disorderly Conduct
Justin L. Vickers pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the Franklin County Security Center (FCSC) with 178 days suspended to probation. He was ordered to pay the Probation Users’ Fee (PUF) of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. As a condition of probation, he was ordered to successfully complete a course in Anger Management that is approved by probation. He was ordered to have no contact with the victims.
Possession of marijuana
Curtis B. Hokey pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with 94 days suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 94 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 and a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment at a treatment facility within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. Further, the defendant shall testify to the truth in all companion cases.
Domestic Battery
Stetson L. Jones pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 16 months in the FCSC with 12 months suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 12 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee. As an additional condition of probation, the defendant shall successfully complete a course in Anger Management. Further, the defendant is prohibited from possession of firearms by operation of law. He also pleaded guilty to Strangulation, as a Level 6 Felony, and was sentenced to 16 months in the FCSC with 12 months suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. The state is not opposed to the defendant serving the executed portion of his sentence on in-home detention to be monitored by the Fayette County Community Corrections. Upon successful completion of probation, if the defendant pays all fines and fees, completes Anger Management and complies with all other terms of probation, the defendant may petition to have the judgment of conviction entered as a class A misdemeanor, and the state will not object.
Dealing in Marijuana
Logan D. Wingate pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 12 months in the FCSC with 10 months suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 10 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment at a treatment facility within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. He pleaded guilty to Carrying a Handgun without a Permit, as a class A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 12 months in the FCSC with 10 months suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I.
Child Restraint Violation
Tracy A. Schroeder pleaded guilty as a class D infraction and was fined $25 and $135 costs.
Public Intoxication
Logan D. Neukam pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 90 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 90 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment at a treatment facility within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.
Resisting Law Enforcement
Shane D. Wilson pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 365 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. As a condition of probation, the defendant is to remain in and successfully complete treatment at the Men’s House of Victory in Vincennes. He also pleaded guilty to Driving while Suspended, as a class A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. His Operator’s License was suspended for 180 days effective on the date of sentencing, September 10. He pleaded guilty to Leaving the Scene of an Accident, as a class B misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentences imposed in Counts I and II.
Operator Never Licensed
Andrea J. Houston pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation to be served consecutive to a sentence imposed in a felony conviction. Her suspended sentence to probation will be served on in-home detention to be monitored by the Franklin County Probation Department.
Operating with a Controlled Substance in the Body
Robert F. Gibbs pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 60 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for 60 days effective at the day of sentencing, September 8. He was granted specialized driving privileges for work-related purposes from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and for grocery shopping and church attendance outside those hours.
Nonsupport of a Dependent Child
Shane L. Lewis pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 24 months in the FCSC with 12 months suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 12 months. He was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee. Arrearage in the amount of $14,592 as of Feb. 7, 2020, will be reduced to a judgment against the defendant. As an additional condition of probation, defendant shall pay previously scheduled child support payments along with $100 per month toward arrearage.