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Name:
Ritchey, Adrienne Louise
Date of Booking:
08/02/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE – M
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LANE – M
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Case History:
4/3/23
RECEIVED BOND
What this means: A bond order sets the amount or conditions for release from jail. A cash bond is paid with money, and a property bond uses property instead. Both ensure the person returns to court. In this case, the judge signed a bond order setting the bond at $4,600.
5/1/23
TRAFFIC CITATIONS
What this means: Traffic citations were filed with the court for DUI (less safe) alcohol and failure to maintain lane. These citations initiated the criminal case and alleged impaired driving and a traffic violation.
12/27/24
ACCUSATION
What this means: An accusation is a formal charging document filed by the prosecution that officially states the criminal charges against a defendant. On December 27, 2024, a formal accusation was electronically filed with the court, charging DUI per se, DUI less safe, and failure to maintain lane.
1/24/25
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE (DEFENSE – DAVID M. BURNS JR.)
What this means: An entry of appearance is a formal document filed with the court to notify that an attorney is representing a party in a case. In this case, the entry of appearance shows that David M. Burns Jr. is the defense attorney and will be representing the defendant in all court proceedings.
1/27/25
MOTION FILED – JACKSON V. DENNO
What this means: The defense filed a motion seeking to exclude involuntary admissions and confessions. The motion was based on Jackson v. Denno and challenged the admissibility of certain statements.
1/27/25
MOTION FOR DISCOVERY
What this means: The defense filed a motion for discovery. This requested that the prosecution provide evidence and information related to the case.
2/4/25
ARRAIGNMENT HEARING
What this means: An arraignment hearing was scheduled for February 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. This hearing is where charges are formally presented and pleas are addressed.
2/4/25
WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT / PRETRIAL CONFERENCE SET
What this means: The defendant waived arraignment, entered a not guilty plea, and requested a pretrial conference. The pretrial conference was scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
3/13/25
MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE AND STATEMENTS
What this means: The defense filed a motion to suppress evidence and statements. This motion challenged whether certain evidence could legally be used at trial.
3/14/25
LETTER – ATTORNEY CONFLICT
What this means: A letter was filed on March 14, 2025, notifying the court of an attorney scheduling conflict. This affected the previously scheduled March 19, 2025, pretrial conference.
5/20/25
MOTION HEARING
What this means: A motion hearing was scheduled for May 20, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. This hearing was intended to address the pending defense motions.
5/20/25
ORDER – MOTIONS WITHDRAWN
What this means: An order was entered stating that the defense withdrew all pending motions. As a result, no rulings were made on those motions.
6/2/25
PRETRIAL CONFERENCE HEARING
What this means: A pretrial conference was held on June 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. This hearing allowed the court and parties to discuss the status of the case and next steps.
7/29/25
PREQUALIFICATION FOR DUI COURT
What this means: On July 29, 2025, the defendant was evaluated for DUI Court and was found to qualify. This determination made the defendant eligible for participation in the program.
7/31/25
BENCH TRIAL HEARING
What this means: A bench trial was scheduled for July 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. In a bench trial, the judge hears the case and decides the outcome without a jury.
7/31/25
CASE COMPLETED
What this means: The case was completed with Count 1 for DUI (per se) resulting in a guilty plea, Count 2 for DUI (less safe) merged with Count 1, and Count 3 for failure to maintain lane resulting in a guilty plea. The defendant was sentenced to a total of 24 months, including 3 days in jail with the remainder served on probation, a $1,000 fine, and 240 hours of community service. Additional requirements include a drug and alcohol evaluation within 30 days, counseling, participation in a DUI Risk Reduction Program and Victim Impact Panel within 120 days, random drug/alcohol screenings, ignition interlock, a $25 publication fee, surrender of the license plate, and full compliance with all Chatham County DUI Court program requirements.
7/31/25
FINGERPRINTING AND BOOKING ORDER
What this means: Pursuant to the sentencing order in case number STCR23-02107, the defendant is required to serve 3 days in custody for the adjudicated charges of driving under the influence (less safe, alcohol) and failure to maintain lane. The defendant must report to begin serving this sentence on August 2, 2025.