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Zachary Deitterick

Throughout my time here at the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office I have gained an ample amount of knowledge about the Kentucky legal system.  During my time here, I most enjoyed getting to go to District and Circuit court and observing the different types of court cases that are held in each.  Getting to see a variety of criminal court cases has opened my eyes to the many types of law that there are to practice.  This experience here, has allowed me to see what exactly a status hearing is, along with other types of hearings. I have gotten the chance to see the process of someone being arrested all the way up to them being prosecuted and sentenced for the crime that they have committed.  This site has been great to me in helping me learn all that there is to know about the legal system and how it works.  Also during my time here, at the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, I enjoyed seeing what it is like to be a crime victims’ advocate.  I got to see first hand what the typical days consist of for them, and the different things that they are required to do.

Chandler Howard

My time at Commonwealth’s Attorney Office has been full of learning. I have been able to observe court, and I have been given an inside look into what happens in the world of law. It is interesting to see the different types of court such as Family, District, and Circuit and how they operate. It is exciting to watch a hearing take place directly in front of me. The morning meetings make me realize how hardworking everyone in the legal system is. This type of dedication to their work motivates me to find a career that I am passionate about. I look forward to learning more.

Oxycodone Dealer Sentenced to Prison

February 6, 2017

Suspect Arrested Again After Release on Bond

In August of 2015, the Lexington Police Department executed a search warrant at the Spiegle Heights residence of Terrica Cayson. Narcotics detectives seized over 100 oxycodone pills, almost $16,000 in cash, and two handguns. Cayson was arrested for trafficking in narcotics and released on bond shortly thereafter.

While on bond Cayson continued to engage in narcotics activity and police returned to the residence in January of 2016, with another search warrant. Cayson was in possession of several hundred oxycodone pills and over $5,000, arrested again, and charged with trafficking in narcotics.

Ms. Cayson was 29 at the time of the first offense and has only minor misdemeanor offenses in her background, which also includes experience as a former corrections officer.

Cayson pled guilty to two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree for the 2015 and 2016 violations. On January 27, Cayson was sentenced to a total of seven years in prison, to be followed by five years of probation, with forfeiture of the narcotics, paraphernalia, firearms, and over $21,000 seized. She will be eligible for parole after serving 20% of her sentence. The prosecutor was Dan Laren.

Judge Finds Caller of Bomb Threat Guilty

January 26, 2017

January 23, 2017. A Fayette County jury deliberated just over an hour before finding Croley Vance Ball, Jr., guilty of Third Degree Terroristic Threatening for threatening to detonate explosives at St. Joseph Hospital in January of 2016. The jury recommended a sentence of 12 months and a $500 fine. The jury was given the options of finding Ball guilty of Terroristic Threatening Second Degree and Third Degree. Formal sentencing is scheduled for February 24, 2017, before Judge Pamela Goodwine. Prosecutors in the case were Taylor Brown and Alex Garcia

We recently teamed up with Fayette County Attorney Larry Roberts and his staff to raise money for the Lexington Humane Society in memory of Prosecutor Brian Mattone.

We recently teamed up with Fayette County Attorney Larry Roberts and his staff to raise money for the Lexington Humane Society in memory of Prosecutor Brian Mattone. During his career, Brian was an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for Ray Larson, and later the First Assistant for Fayette County Attorney Larry Roberts. Tragically, Brian was killed in a car accident on May 2, 2012. Brian is missed by many, and we are honored to be able to contribute to his legacy by raising money for a cause he championed. Thanks to all who donated or spent their lunch hour on behalf of our friend Brian.

 

 

 

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