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Name:
LOVETT, APRIL CHRISTINA
Date of Booking:
6/14/2021
Reason(s) For Booking:
POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE [SEE NOTE BELOW]
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office lists Ms. Lovett’s charge as “POSS/MANFU/SALES METHAMPHETAMINE”. However, Ms. Lovett is working very hard to let the world know that it was “only possession”, so we’ve made that change.]
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Case History:
9/3/21
ACCUSATION FILED AGAINST APRIL CHRISTINA LOVETT
What this means: District Attorney Donald R. Donovan formally filed criminal charges against April Christina Lovett in Paulding County Superior Court case number 21-CR-000913-P3. The accusation charges her with four counts: possession of heroin (a Schedule I controlled substance), possession of methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl (a Schedule II controlled substance), and theft by shoplifting from Walmart. All charges stem from an alleged incident on 6/14/21 in Paulding County.
9/3/21
APRIL CHRISTINA LOVETT POSTED $9,550 BOND
What this means: April Christina Lovett posted a $9,550 bond through Paulding Quick Bail and was released from custody in Paulding County Superior Court case number 21-CR-000913-P3. The bond was processed by Deputy Sheriff Brandi Robinson and requires April Christina Lovett to appear for future court dates.
10/11/21
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED FOR APRIL CHRISTINA LOVETT
What this means: April Christina Lovett is scheduled to appear at 8:30 AM for arraignment in Paulding County Superior Court. This is where she would formally hear the charges against her and enter a plea.
11/2/21
SECOND ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED FOR APRIL CHRISTINA LOVETT
What this means: April Christina Lovett is scheduled for another arraignment at 8:30 AM in Paulding County Superior Court, likely because the first arraignment was continued or rescheduled.
5/15/23
THEO SEREEBUTRA ENTERED APPEARANCE AS DEFENSE ATTORNEY
What this means: Attorney Theo M. Sereebutra from H & S Law, LLC formally entered his appearance as defense counsel for April Christina Lovett in case 21-CR-000913-P3.
5/15/23
DEFENSE FILED MOTION TO INVOKE STANDING ORDER AND WAIVE ARRAIGNMENT
What this means: Defense attorney Theo Sereebutra filed a motion to invoke the court’s standing order in criminal cases and waive April Christina Lovett’s formal arraignment, streamlining the court process.
5/23/23
CALENDAR CALL SCHEDULED FOR APRIL CHRISTINA LOVETT
What this means: April Christina Lovett is scheduled to appear at 1:30 PM for a calendar call in Paulding County Superior Court, where the court manages scheduling and case status updates.
5/24/23
DEFENSE FILED MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE
What this means: Defense attorney Theo Sereebutra filed a particularized motion to suppress evidence in April Christina Lovett’s case, arguing that law enforcement illegally searched her belongings and vehicle during a shoplifting investigation at Walmart on 6/14/21. The motion claims the search violated her Fourth Amendment rights and seeks to exclude the drug evidence found.
5/24/23
STATE FILED DISCOVERY DOCUMENTS
What this means: The prosecution filed their discovery disclosure certificate, demand for discovery, and demand for written notice of alibi in April Christina Lovett’s case, part of the formal exchange of evidence and information between both sides.
5/30/23
SUPPRESSION HEARING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL CHRISTINA LOVETT
What this means: The court issued a rule nisi scheduling April Christina Lovett’s motion to suppress evidence for hearing on 6/13/23 at 9:30 AM in Paulding County Superior Court.
6/14/23
DEFENSE ATTORNEY FILED MOTION TO WITHDRAW
What this means: Defense attorney Theo Sereebutra filed a consent motion to withdraw as counsel of record for April Christina Lovett in case 21-CR-000913-P3.
7/11/23
COURT GRANTED ATTORNEY WITHDRAWAL MOTION
What this means: The Paulding County Superior Court granted Theo Sereebutra’s consent motion to withdraw as defense counsel for April Christina Lovett, leaving her without representation.
8/7/23
CALENDAR CALL SCHEDULED FOR APRIL CHRISTINA LOVETT
What this means: April Christina Lovett is scheduled to appear at 1:30 PM for calendar call in Paulding County Superior Court to address case status and scheduling matters.
9/5/23
CALENDAR CALL SCHEDULED FOR APRIL CHRISTINA LOVETT
What this means: April Christina Lovett is scheduled to appear at 1:30 PM for another calendar call in Paulding County Superior Court for case management.
9/22/23
APRIL CHRISTINA LOVETT ENTERED NEGOTIATED PLEA
What this means: April Christina Lovett entered a negotiated plea agreement in Paulding County Superior Court before Judge G. Grant Brantley. She pleaded guilty to Count 1 (possession of heroin) under Georgia’s First Offender Act and was sentenced to 3 year’s probation with a $2,000 fine. The state entered nolle prosequi (dismissed) the remaining charges for methamphetamine possession, fentanyl possession, and theft by shoplifting. Her attorney was Rusty Knox. As a first offender, if she successfully completes probation, she will have no criminal conviction on her record.