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Name:
Spence, Caitlyn Leigh
Date of Booking:
07/12/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
Speeding
DUI – Alcohol
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Case History:
7/12/25
ARREST AND BOND
What this means: Caitlyn Leigh Spence was arrested and charged with speeding and driving under the influence (alcohol) in Paulding County on July 12, 2025. She was released on a $1,628.50 cash bond.
7/22/25
UNIFORM TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED
What this means: Georgia State Patrol issued Caitlyn Leigh Spence two traffic citations: Citation E05664137 for speeding (83 mph in a 65 mph zone) and Citation E05664138 for driving under the influence (less safe) (alcohol). Both citations carry case number 25-TR-004491 in Paulding County State Court.
7/23/25
CITATION CALENDAR NOTICE MAILED
What this means: The Paulding County State Court Clerk mailed a citation calendar notice to Caitlyn Leigh Spence. This notice informed her to appear in State Courtroom B on September 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM before Judge Angela O’Conor for the DUI alcohol and speeding charges.
7/29/25
DEFENSE ATTORNEY FILES ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
What this means: Phyllis Gingrey Collins from Phyllis Collins Law, LLC filed an entry of appearance as defense attorney for Caitlyn Leigh Spence in case 25-TR-004491. She requested to be listed as counsel of record and served Allen Cleveland at the Paulding County Solicitor General’s Office with the filing.
7/29/25
NOTICE AND DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY FILED
What this means: Caitlyn Leigh Spence’s attorney Phyllis Gingrey Collins filed a formal discovery demand requesting copies of the accusation, any video recordings, witness lists, any statements Spence made in police custody, scientific reports, and Brady material (evidence favorable to the defense). This is a standard defense filing to obtain evidence from the prosecution.
7/29/25
MOTION TO SUPPRESS FILED
What this means: Caitlyn Leigh Spence’s defense attorney filed a motion asking the court to exclude any evidence illegally seized during the investigation and arrest, including any post-arrest statements. The attorney reserved the right to provide more specific details once discovery materials are received.
7/29/25
MOTION RESERVING RIGHT TO FILE ADDITIONAL MOTIONS
What this means: Phyllis Gingrey Collins filed a motion asking the court to allow her to file additional motions later as the case progresses. She cited ongoing discovery and the complexity of the charges as reasons why more motions may be necessary. This preserves the defense’s ability to raise new issues as evidence is reviewed.
9/3/25
WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT AND JURY TRIAL DEMAND FILED
What this means: Caitlyn Leigh Spence’s attorney filed a waiver of formal arraignment, entered a not guilty plea on her behalf, and requested a jury trial. This allows the case to proceed without requiring Spence to appear for the formal reading of charges, while preserving her right to a jury trial.
12/1/25
CASE ACCUSED
What this means: The charges against Caitlyn Leigh Spence were formally filed as an accusation in Paulding County State Court under case number 25-SC-001272. The accusation formally charges her with Count 1: Speeding and Count 2: Driving Under the Influence (Less Safe) (Alcohol), with Solicitor General Luana P. Nolen prosecuting the case.
12/2/25
PROSECUTION ENTERS APPEARANCE
What this means: Allen Cleveland, Assistant Solicitor General, formally entered his appearance as the prosecutor handling the State of Georgia v. Caitlyn Leigh Spence case (25-SC-001272). This notifies the court and defense that Cleveland will be representing the state’s interests in prosecuting this case.
12/3/25
PROSECUTION PROVIDES DISCOVERY
What this means: Assistant Solicitor General Allen Cleveland provided discovery materials to defense attorney Phyllis Collins, including copies of the accusation, witness lists, incident reports, warrants, citations, and video.
12/10/25
CRIMINAL ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED
What this means: Paulding County State Court mailed arraignment notices. The formal criminal arraignment is scheduled for January 6, 2026, at 9:30 AM in State Courtroom B before Judge Angela O’Conor for the speeding and DUI charges.
12/30/25
ATTORNEY ADDRESS CHANGE FILED
What this means: Defense attorney Phyllis Gingrey Collins notified the court of a change in her law firm’s address. She requested that all court documents be sent to the new address.
12/30/25
NOTICE OF ATTORNEY LEAVE FILED
What this means: Phyllis Gingrey Collins filed notice that she will be on personal leave for numerous days from February through December 2026. She requested that all proceedings in Caitlyn Leigh Spence’s case be continued during her absence.
12/30/25
SECOND WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT FILED
What this means: Caitlyn Leigh Spence’s attorney filed another waiver of formal arraignment, entering a not guilty plea and requesting a jury trial. This filing appears to be for the formal accusation case (25-SC-001272) rather than the original citation case, ensuring her rights are preserved.
1/6/26
CRIMINAL ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED
What this means: Caitlyn Leigh Spence is scheduled to appear for formal criminal arraignment at 9:30 AM in Paulding County State Courtroom B before Judge Angela O’Conor. During this hearing, the court will formally read the speeding and DUI charges against her and enter her plea, though her attorney has already filed waivers and entered a not guilty plea.