by Jackie Nunnery
LANCASTER—The Lancaster County Circuit Court convened Friday, October 9, with the Hon. R. Michael McKenney presiding.
In the case of Wendy D. Smith of White Stone appealing a General District Court misdemeanor conviction for refusing a breathalyzer, subsequent within 10 years, a trial was scheduled for November 6.
In the case of William C. Ashburn of Lancaster, appealing a General District Court misdemeanor conviction for reckless driving, 20 m.p.h. or more above the speed limit, a trial was continued and a hearing to set a new date was scheduled for November 13.
Shardeja A. Brooks of Warsaw pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor for shoplifting and was sentenced to 12 months, 10 of which were suspended. She also was ordered to pay $221 in court costs and $19.01 in restitution.
Michael J. Florino of Lancaster was found guilty of misdemeanors for public urination and possessing a registration/license not entitled to use. He was ordered to pay a total of $150 in fines and $367 in court costs. A third misdemeanor charge for operating a vehicle without insurance was dismissed.
In the case of Randall S. Miles of Lancaster, charged with six misdemeanors for trespassing after forbidden and misdemeanors for assault and battery of a family member, entering property to damage, and stalking with fear of death or assault; a jury trial was scheduled for March 18.
In the case of Michael C. Wellman of White Stone, appealing General District Court convictions for driving while intoxicated, first offense; and impeding traffic, slow speed; a trial was scheduled for November 20.
In the case of Kendall C. Anderson of White Stone, charged with a felony for violating probation, a show cause hearing was scheduled for November 6.
