Carroll County General Sessions
From the Jul 29, 2025 e-EditionThe following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 23.
The following cases were bound over to the Grand Jury of the Carroll County Circuit Court.
Elizabeth Johnson, Robinson Road, Old Hickory, bound over, Meth - Possession or Casual Exchange; bound over, Casual Exchange - Adult/Minor - Schedule VI - ATT; bound over, Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia Uses & Activities.
Elizabeth Johnson, Robinson Road, Old Hickory, bound over, Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia Uses & Activities.
Michael Steed, South Bell Street, Alamo, bound over, DUI: First Offense.
The following cases resulted in a guilty plea or finding.
Laura Ann Darnell, Highway 190, McKenzie, guilty, Drivers License to be Carried and Exhibited, no fine, unsupervised probation for balance, make reasonable efforts to get a valid drivers license.
Daniel D McCarty, Wild Ridge Circle, Memphis, guilty, DUI by Allowing, $350 fine, 11/29 supervised probation until paid in full and compliant, cannot drive in Tennessee for one year, ignition interlock, report to jail on August 1; dismissed, Simple Possession/Casual Exchange.
Lamarcus Young, Beaumont Street, Martin, guilty, DUI: Third Offense, $600 fine, 11/29 supervised probation for balance of sentence, alcohol/drug evaluation and recommendations, cannot drive in Tennessee for two years, ignition interlock, report to jail on August 1, may serve in inpatient treatment after 30 days; dismissed, Schedule II Drugs: Cocaine - Attempt; dismissed, Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia Uses & Activities; dismissed, Driving While License Revoked; dismissed, Improper Lane Change; dismissed, Implied Consent - Enhancement Only.
The following cases were dismissed.
Jacob Gaia, Highway 190, Trezevant, dismissed, Driving While License Suspended.
The following cases were rescheduled.
Angela F Orgain, Michael Williams.
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