Eleven defendants appeared in front of Judge Bill McKenzie during Batesville Municipal Court Wednesday to answer contempt of court charges.

Christopher Brooks, 18059 Hwy. 51 South, Sardis, had contempt of court-old fines of $1,417 that have been due since January 2002. He also had a new charge of false information.

"You haven’t paid your fines in five years and you’re not leaving without taking care of this. You can work, pay or go to jail," the judge said.

"I’ll work," said Brooks.

Brooks entered the city’s work release program for 50 days instead of paying his fines of $2,022.

The city’s work program is an option for defendants who cannot pay their fines.

Brandy Sartin of Crowder, also entered the city’s work program for old fines of $373 that have been due since July 2002.

Ronnie Robinson, 212 Deaton St., Batesville, had his contempt of court-old fines of $732 case continued after he told the judge that he had no income and he couldn’t work for the city due to health issues.

"You need to come back next week with a solution or a lawyer," the judge said.

Emit Shegog, 224 Pegues Circle, Batesville, had a warrant issued for his arrest for failure to appear to answer old fines of $639 that have been due since August 2006.

John L. Baker, 173 Sarah Dickins, Sardis, entered the city’s work program for nine days instead of paying old fines of $354 that have been due since August 2006.

Courtney Draper, 256 Fudgetown Rd., Sardis, was given until April 11 to have his old fines of $301 paid in full or serve 90 days in jail.

Draper’s fines have been due since July 2006.

Sharon Miller, 312 Fredricks St., Sardis, had old fines of $639 that have been due since December 2000.

She was told to have her fines paid in full within 30 days or serve 90 days in jail.

Anthony B. House, 214 Dewberry, Sardis, told the judge he thought he paid his old fines of $354 that have been due since October 2006.

"Do you have your receipts?" asked McKenzie.

"Not on me," House said.

"I don’t understand why you wouldn’t bring your receipts to court," said McKenzie.

He was given a week to report back to court with proof he paid his old fines.

James Wright, 294 Jones Rd., Batesville, entered the city’s work program for 15 days instead of paying old fines of $600 that have been due since April 2006.

The contempt court case of Terrie Dodd, 934-A Plum Point, Pope, was continued. Dodd owes old fines of $526 that have been due since November 2005.

Jessie Jefferson was ordered to return to court after stating he never received any rules or guidelines about working on the city work program, nor had he signed the work program form.

Jefferson told the judge that he missed a few days of work for the city work program because he had to help Ted Stewart work.

"Ted (Stewart) sent a letter to Renee (city court clerk) and she wouldn’t take it," said Jefferson.

He also said he worked 41 days and only had 49 days left, but the rules say that if you miss a day of work, you must work an extra five days to make up for it.

McKenzie showed him a copy of the rules with Jefferson’s signature on it.

Jefferson was given 13 more days to work to satisfy old fines of $502.

Grand Jury
Lyndon Mosley Jr., 331 Greg Taylor Rd., Courtland, was transferred to the Grand Jury for attempted burglary, felony malicious mischief and disorderly conduct-failure to comply.

Dismissed
Gregory Hamilton, 314 Walnut St., Sardis, had a disorderly conduct-failure to comply case dismissed after the officer was unavailable to appear.

DUI
Everette Mixon, 210 Georgia St., Batesville, had a DUI-refusal and careless driving case transferred to Justice Court.

Randall Yancey, 7314 Eureka Rd., Courtland, had a DUI second-refusal and driving while license suspended case continued for two weeks to give him time to get a lawyer.

Shoplifting
Earline Lockhart, 9070 Sherwood Dr., Batesville, entered a guilty plea to taking meat and ribs worth $20.17 from Save-A-Lot.

She entered the city’s work program for 27 days instead of paying $1,105 for her second offense shoplifting charge.

Other
Ashley Anderson, 335 Shamrock #10-G, Batesville, had a public drunk and disorderly conduct-failure to comply case continued.

Thomas Patterson Jr., 195 Patterson Lane, Batesville, entered a guilty plea to possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle and speeding. He was fined $714.

Kevin McBrayer, 196 Harris Rd., Sardis, entered guilty pleas to resisting arrest, expired tag, no driver’s license and no proof of insurance. He entered the city’s work program for 32 days instead of paying fines of $1,313.

Patrick Johnson, 1794 John Branch, Batesville, entered a not guilty plea to domestic violence-simple assault. His case will be heard April 18.

Tickets
Easton L. McCrary, 1242 Cuttoff Rd., Batesville, had a no proof of insurance ticket dismissed after he provided proof he had insurance when the ticket was issued.

Christy Moudy, 180 Cedar Heights, Pope, was told to have her total fines of $1,125 paid in full by April 27 or serve 90 days in jail. She had old fines and new charges of no proof of insurance and improper equipment.

Pelaure B. Chapman, 807 Bethlehem Rd., Batesville, had the lower no proof of insurance fine imposed after showing the judge that insurance was purchased after the ticket was issued. The lower fine was $183.

Lawrence Knight, 287 Henry Hentz, Batesville, was fined $281 for no driver’s license.

Kiana M. Lockwood, 324 Patton Lane # 14, Batesville, was given time to report back to court with proof of insurance. If she gets insurance she will save $400.

Prestine G. Adair, 209 Gordon Dr., Batesville, was fined $281 for no driver’s license.

Teresa K. Collins, 229 West St., Batesville, was given a lower fine of $183 for no proof of insurance.