The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court July 2023 term:
Ricky Lane Firtch, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one aggravated assault. He was fined $50 with 20 years, 2 years to serve, bal. prob. Defendant is sentenced to a total of 20 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).
Octravius Johnson, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count cruelty to children 3rd degree. He was fined $50 with 12 months probation; one count cruelty to children 3rd degree with 12 months probation; one count possession of firearm by convicted felon with 10 years probation; nol pros on one count aggravated assault; nol pros on one count aggravated assault; nol pros on one count possession of firearm during the commission of felony. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 10 years to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served as determined by the custodian. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(c).
Brandi Brown Pruitt, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count theft by receiving stolen property. She was fined $50 with 5 years probation. Defendant is sentenced to a total of 5 years to be served on probation. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(c).
Brandi Brown Pruitt, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count theft by taking. She was fined $50 with 5 years probation, 60-90 days PDC. Defendant is sentenced to a total of 5 years to be served on probation. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(c).
Justin Ryan Coleman, repeat offender negotiated a guilty-alford plea for one count trafficking meth reduced to possession of meth with intent to distribute. He was fined $1,500 with 30 years probation, with RSAT; one count sale of meth with 30 years probation. Defendant is sentenced to a total of 30 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).
Tekarian Mincey negotiated a guilty plea for possession of marijuana with intent. He was fined $500 with 10 years probation, RSAT susp. For rehab; one count obstruction with 12 months probation; one count possession of firearm during the commission of a felony with 5 years probation. Defendant is sentenced to a total of 15 years to be served on probation.
Leann Cooper Faircloth negotiated a guilty plea for possession of meth with intent (reduced) possession of meth. She was fined $500 with 15 years, 2 years to serve, bal. prob; one count possession of drug related objects with 12 months probation. Defendant is sentenced to a total of 15 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. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(a).
Kristie Richardson negotiated a guilty plea for one count possession of oxycodone. She was fined $500 with 15 years probation; one count possession of marijuana less than oz with 12 months probation; one count taillight violation with 12 months probation. Defendant is sentenced to a total of 15 years to be served on probation.
Sarah Elizabeth Grimes negotiated a guilty plea for one count lottery ticket fraud. She was fined $50 with 5 years probation. Defendant is sentenced to a total of 5 years to be served on probation.
Robert Mack negotiated a guilty-alford plea for one count possession of firearm as convicted felon. He was fined $50 with 10 years, 5 years to serve, bal. prob. Defendant is sentenced to a total of 10 years, with the first 5 years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. 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(a).
Mariquiz R. Freeman negotiated a guilty plea on one count financial transaction card theft with 3 years to serve. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 3 years. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian.
Mariquiz R. Freeman negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count burglary in the first degree. He was fined $1,500 with 20 years, 6 years to serve, bal. prob.; one count burglary in the 2nd degree with 5 years to serve; one count burglary in the 2nd degree with 5 years to serve; one count burglary in the 2nd degree with 5 years to serve. Defendant is sentenced to a total of 20 years, with the first 6 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.
