Court evaluates drug court options for Bobby Hicks amid probation revocation hearing

The Clinton Circuit Court convened on February 6, 2025, to address several cases, including probation revocations and arraignments. The meeting began with the case of Bobby Hicks, who was present for a probation revocation hearing. Hicks, born in 1966, faced a five-year sentence related to a previous agreement. The court discussed his recent struggles with methamphetamine use and proposed that he be evaluated for eligibility in drug court as an alternative to incarceration. Hicks agreed to the evaluation, and the judge signed the referral, indicating that further steps would be taken to assist him with his eviction issues.

Next, Nathaniel Johnson appeared before the court. Johnson confirmed his identity and acknowledged that he had not yet secured legal representation. The judge appointed a public defender to assist him, noting that Johnson was eligible for public defense services. Johnson faced charges of second-degree burglary and theft, which had been brought forth by the grand jury of Clinton County. The judge informed him of the next steps, including a pretrial negotiation date set for February 28 and a court date on March 6.

The meeting continued with Jeremy Kimpton's case, where the Commonwealth moved to revoke his probation. Kimpton, born in 1981, was previously convicted and had been on probation since 2024. The court reviewed the details of his probationary period and the circumstances surrounding the motion to revoke.

Overall, the meeting addressed critical issues related to probation and legal representation, with the court taking steps to ensure that defendants received the necessary support and guidance through the judicial process. The next court dates and evaluations were scheduled to facilitate further proceedings in these cases.