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Name:
Stokes, Ceandra Arlene
Date of Booking:
07/27/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M
DRIVING WITHOUT TAIL LIGHTS – M
IMPROPER USE OF TURN SIGNAL – M
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Case History:
7/29/25
RECEIVED BOND
A bond in the amount of $5,700 was received by the court. This bond allowed the defendant to remain out of custody while the case proceeded through the court process.
9/9/25
TRAFFIC CITATIONS
Three traffic citations were issued to the defendant: DUI (Alcohol – Less Safe), Tag Light Required, and Failure to Use Turn Signal. These citations formally initiated the traffic and DUI-related charges.
10/14/25
SUBPOENA ISSUED
A subpoena was issued notifying the defendant of a scheduled court hearing. The hearing was set for December 2, 2025, at 1:30 PM in the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County.
10/31/25
INDIGENT DEFENSE VOUCHER
An indigent defense voucher was approved, and attorney Tina Hesse was appointed to represent the defendant. This appointment ensured legal representation due to the defendant’s financial eligibility.
11/3/25
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Attorney Tina Hesse formally entered her appearance with the court. This filing confirmed her role as defense counsel for all further proceedings.
12/2/25
DUI DOCKET HEARING AT 1:30 PM
The case was scheduled to be heard on the DUI docket at the designated time. This hearing addressed the pending DUI and related traffic charges.
12/2/25
CASE DISPOSED
The case was disposed of by the court. Count 1, DUI (Less Safe) (Alcohol), was reduced to Reckless Driving, to which the defendant entered a guilty plea, while Counts 2 and 3—Tag Light Violation and Turn Signal Violation—were nolle prosequi. The defendant was sentenced to pay $600 plus applicable surcharges, serve 24 hours of confinement, and complete 12 months of probation.