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Name:
Gearheart, Kyle Joseph
Date of Booking:
07/26/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
THEFT BY TAKING – F
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Case History:
8/5/25
BOND DENIAL ORDER
What this means: A bond denial order is a court decision that refuses to allow a defendant to be released on bail while their case is pending. This usually happens when the judge believes the person is a danger to the public, a flight risk, or has committed a very serious offense. As a result, the defendant must remain in custody until further court proceedings.
8/20/25
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE (DEFENSE – JONATHAN V. DUNN)
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 Jonathan V. Dunn is the defense attorney and will be representing the defendant in all court proceedings.
8/21/25
BOND ORDER
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 $1,300.
8/27/25
DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE
What this means: Dismissed without prejudice means the charges have been dropped for now, but the prosecutor is allowed to refile them in the future. This usually happens because of a procedural issue, missing evidence, or the need for further investigation, not because the defendant was found not guilty. Whether the case can be refiled depends on factors such as the statute of limitations and whether the issue leading to dismissal is resolved.