Polk County District Court results for April 25 & 27

In Polk County District Court on April 25, 2016, with Judge Emily Cowan presiding, 33 cases were heard. Some cases were continued, dismissed or sent to superior court.

The following persons were convicted of a crime:

Amanda Blythe Kuykendall was convicted of unsafe movement. Kuykendall was fined $50 and court costs.

In Polk County District Court on April 27, 2016, with Judge Emily Cowan presiding, 150 cases were heard. Some cases were continued, dismissed or sent to superior court.

The following persons were convicted of a crime:

Amanda Marice Ballew was convicted of level five driving while impaired. Ballew was sentenced to 12 months unsupervised probation, 24 hours of community service, a $100 fine and court costs.

Joseph Derek Brown was convicted of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Brown was sentenced to 12 months unsupervised probation and court costs.

Alexandria Marie Fine was convicted of speeding 29 mph in a 20 mph zone. Fine was fined $30 and court costs.

James Lewis Fowler was convicted of possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce. Fowler was sentenced to 12 months unsupervised probation, a $25 fine and court costs.

Ethan David Inabinett was convicted of level five driving while impaired. Inabinett was sentenced to 12 months unsupervised probation, 24 hours in jail, a $100 fine and court costs.

Raleigh Justin Jackson was convicted of possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce. Jackson was fined $25 and court costs.

Robert Lee Johnson was convicted of carrying a concealed weapon. Johnson was sentenced to 25 days in jail.

Richard Blane Kline was convicted of possession of marijuana paraphernalia. Kline was fined $50 and court costs.

Carmon Phillip Lowery was convicted of operating a vehicle with improper equipment. Lowery was to pay court costs.

Grant Savege Mayfield was convicted of operating a vehicle with improper equipment. Mayfield was fined $40 and court costs.

Lois Sinex McCall was convicted of operating a vehicle with improper equipment. McCall was fined $40 and court costs.

Joyce Butler Preston was convicted of rear seat belt violation. Preston was fined $50.

Nathan Breckenr Price was convicted of possession of natural bait in trout waters. Preston was fined $25 and court costs.

Gilberto M. Rodriguez was convicted of designated truck route violation. Rodriguez was fined $40 and court costs.

Joseph Richard Williams was convicted of second-degree trespassing. Williams was to pay court costs.

Christopher D. Darity was convicted of speeding 74 mph in a 65 mph zone. Darity was fined $90 and court costs.

 

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