The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Corey Keith Herron January 10, 2023:

State vs. Adam Preston Donica – Arraignment on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant’s appearance is waived and appears by Attorney Scroggie. Case continued to March 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

State vs. Kevin J. Giesken – Bench Trial on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid and Misdemeanors Driving While Revoked/Suspended – 2nd Or 3rd Offense, Failure To Register Motor Vehicle, Owner Operated Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Motor Vehicle Required To Be Registered) – 1st Offense, and Failed To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width. Continuance granted. Case continued to February 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Hudson H. Hall – Case Review on Felony Burglary – 2nd Degree and Stealing – $750 Or More. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney Euler. Case continued to February 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

State vs. Mark S. Hogue, II – Arraignment on Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney Euler. Formal arraignment waived. Case continued to February 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

State vs. Aaron J. Jenks – Probation Violation Hearing on Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Capias Warrant ordered. No bond set at this time pending appearance before the court.

State vs. Timothy James Oswald – Case Review on Felony.

State vs. Katharina Phillips – Plea/Trial Setting on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid (Two Counts) and Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia – Amphetamine Or Methamphetamine and Misdemeanor Failed To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney Sundell. Case continued to February 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

State vs. Sean M. Slaven – Plea/Trial Setting on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney Euler. Guilty Plea entered on Count 1. Count 2-6 dismissed. SAR waived. Defendant is sentenced SIS, 5 years supervised probation with P&P, and to remain employed. No additional shock. Shock time served. Apply bond to outstanding costs. Costs and fines paid in full.

State vs. Lukas Adam Snapp – Case Review on Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Case continued to February 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for review.

State vs. David A. White – Case Review on Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney. Case continued to February 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for review.

State vs. Gina K. Fargo – Motion Hearing on Felony.

State vs. Steven M. Smith – Motion Hearing on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid; Misdemeanors Possession Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid Of 10 Grams Or Less and Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia; and Infraction of Failed To Equip Motor Vehicle/Motor Drawn Vehicle With 2 Approved Red Tail Lamps On Proper Level (Knowingly). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Euler. Case continued to February 7, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. for Motion to Suppress.

For more information about the above cases or others, visit www.courts.mo.gov (Missouri Case.net).