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Name:
Williams, Ashlie Laura
Date of Booking:
05/14/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
Theft by Taking (F)
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Case History:
6/12/25
FIRST APPEARANCE AND BOND SET
What this means: Ashlie Williams appeared before a Paulding County Superior Court judge for her first court hearing after being charged. The judge set her bond at $4,600, which is the amount she would need to pay to be released from jail while her case is pending.
6/30/25
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE
What this means: Attorney Theo Sereebutra officially entered the case as Ashlie Williams’ defense lawyer by filing an Entry of Appearance with the Paulding County Superior Court. This means Sereebutra is now representing Williams and will handle all legal proceedings on her behalf.
6/30/25
DEFENSE ATTORNEY REQUESTS LEAVE OF ABSENCE
What this means: Theo Sereebutra, Ashlie Williams’ defense attorney, filed a request with the Paulding County Superior Court for a leave of absence from the case. This could be for various reasons such as scheduling conflicts, personal matters, or other professional obligations.
7/8/25
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED
What this means: Ashlie Williams is scheduled to appear for her arraignment at 9:00 AM in Paulding County Superior Court. During the arraignment, she will be formally read the theft by taking charge against her and asked to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest.
8/6/25
DISCOVERY PROVIDED BY STATE
What this means: The prosecution turned over discovery materials to Ashlie Williams’ defense team. Discovery includes evidence the state plans to use against Williams, such as police reports, witness statements, photographs, or other materials related to the alleged theft by taking charge. The defense is entitled to review this evidence to prepare their case.
1/24/26
ACCUSATION FILED
What this means: The Paulding County District Attorney’s office filed formal criminal charges against Ashlie Williams in case 25CR255. An accusation is the document that officially starts the criminal case and lists the specific charges – in this case, theft by taking.
3/6/26
DETAILED LEAVE OF ABSENCE FILED BY DEFENSE ATTORNEY
What this means: Theo Sereebutra, Ashlie Williams’ defense attorney, filed a formal Leave of Absence notice with the Paulding County Superior Court requesting time away from his law practice for family vacation. Under Georgia court rules, opposing parties have 10 days to object to the request, and if no objections are filed, the leave is automatically granted. The document was served on the Paulding County District Attorney’s office.