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Name:
YOUNG-BURTON, FRANKYE
Date of Booking:
01/27/2023
Reason(s) For Booking:
SEXUAL ASSAULT BY PSYCHOTHERAPIST WITH INDIVIDUAL BEING TREATED OR USES TREATMENT/COUNSELING TO FACI
ELECTRONICALLY FURNISHING OBSCENE MATERIAL TO MINORS
Article:
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Case History:
5/30/23
NOTICE OF ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED
What this means: The Carroll County court scheduled Frankye Young-Burton’s arraignment hearing for 6/13/23, at 1:30 PM. An arraignment is where the defendant is formally told about the charges and enters a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest.
5/30/23
ACCUSATION FILED
What this means: The state of Georgia formally filed criminal charges against Frankye Young-Burton in Carroll County case STM2023002771. Frankye Young-Burton is accused of sexual assault by a psychotherapist and electronically furnishing obscene material to minors.
6/13/23
ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL – LORI LAWSON
What this means: Judge Michael L. Hubbard appointed attorney Lori Lawson to represent Frankye Young-Burton in this case. This typically happens when a defendant cannot afford to hire their own lawyer.
6/16/23
WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT
What this means: Frankye Young-Burton waived the formal arraignment hearing, which means they agreed to skip the court appearance where charges would be read aloud and accepted the charges as filed.
6/16/23
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE – J. MAC C. PILGRIM
What this means: Attorney J. Mac C. Pilgrim officially entered the case as counsel for Frankye Young-Burton, filing paperwork with the Carroll County court to formally represent the defendant.
6/16/23
MOTION FOR DISCOVERY
What this means: Frankye Young-Burton’s defense attorney filed a request with the court to obtain all evidence the prosecution plans to use in the case, including police reports, witness statements, and any physical evidence.
6/16/23
MOTION FOR SPECIAL AND GENERAL DEMURRERS
What this means: The defense filed a motion challenging the legal sufficiency of the charges against Frankye Young-Burton. A demurrer argues that even if the facts alleged are true, they don’t constitute a crime under Georgia law.
6/16/23
MOTION FOR ADDITIONAL TIME – DEFENSE MOTION
What this means: Frankye Young-Burton’s attorney requested more time from the court, likely to prepare the defense case or review evidence. This is common in complex criminal cases.
6/16/23
DISCLOSURE OF ITEMS SUBJECT TO SUPPRESSION AND PRELIMINARY MOTION TO SUPPRESS
What this means: The defense notified the court about evidence they believe was obtained illegally and filed a motion asking the judge to exclude that evidence from trial. This could include improperly seized documents or statements taken without proper Miranda warnings.
3/6/24
SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL – MAC PILGRIM
What this means: J. Mac C. Pilgrim was formally substituted back into the case as Frankye Young-Burton’s attorney in Carroll County, resuming representation after resolving the previous conflict issue.
9/5/24
STATUS HEARING @ 9:00 AM
What this means: The Carroll County court scheduled a status hearing for Frankye Young-Burton at 9:00 AM to review the progress of the case and address any pending motions or scheduling matters before Judge Michael L. Hubbard.
9/5/24
ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL – LORI LAWSON
What this means: The court reappointed attorney Lori Lawson to represent Frankye Young-Burton due to Mac Pilgrim’s continued absence from the case.
9/5/24
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE – JOHN HOWE
What this means: Attorney John Howe officially entered Frankye Young-Burton’s case as counsel, filing paperwork with Carroll County court to represent the defendant alongside or in place of other attorneys.
9/5/24
MOTION FOR CONSOLIDATION
What this means: The defense filed a motion asking the court to combine Frankye Young-Burton’s case with another related case, which can streamline proceedings when multiple cases involve similar facts or defendants.
2/13/25
CALENDAR CALL AND JURY TRIAL @ 9:00 AM
What this means: The Carroll County court scheduled a calendar call and jury trial for Frankye Young-Burton at 9:00 AM before Judge Michael L. Hubbard. A calendar call confirms the case is ready for trial and addresses any last-minute issues before jury selection begins.
4/17/25
CALENDAR CALL @ 9:00 AM
What this means: The Carroll County court scheduled a calendar call for Frankye Young-Burton at 9:00 AM before Judge Michael L. Hubbard to confirm the case is ready to proceed to trial and address any final pre-trial matters.
5/28/25
BENCH WARRANT PRINTED AND SENT
What this means: Judge Michael L. Hubbard issued a bench warrant for Frankye Young-Burton’s arrest after the defendant failed to appear for a scheduled court date on 5/27/25. This warrant authorizes law enforcement to arrest and bring the defendant to court.
11/4/25
NOTICE OF HEARING AND RULE NISI – FAILING TO APPEAR IN COURT
What this means: The court issued a formal notice requiring Frankye Young-Burton to appear and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for failing to appear at the previous court hearing.
11/4/25
BOND SHOULD NOT BE FORFEITED
What this means: The court indicated that Frankye Young-Burton’s bond money should not be permanently lost despite the failure to appear, suggesting there may be valid reasons for the absence.
11/6/25
FIFA PRINTED
What this means: The court printed a “FIFA” (Failure to Appear) notice regarding Frankye Young-Burton’s absence from the scheduled hearing, officially documenting the defendant’s non-appearance.
11/6/25
LEAVE OF ABSENCE FILED BY MAC PILGRIM
What this means: On November 6, 2025, defense counsel Mac Pilgrim submitted a formal leave of absence to the court. The filing notified the court and all parties of counsel’s unavailability during a specified period, requesting that no hearings or critical deadlines be scheduled during that time.
12/29/25
LEAVE OF ABSENCE FILED BY MAC PILGRIM
What this means: On December 29, 2025, attorney John S. Howe filed a leave of absence in connection with the case. The motion informed the court of a scheduling conflict and sought to prevent proceedings from occurring in his absence. The request aimed to avoid prejudice to the parties and maintain orderly case management.