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Name:
Hunley, Johnathan Ross
Date of Booking:
07/11/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
Simple Battery-family Violence
Family Violence Order Violation
Driving While License Suspended Or Revoked – 1st
Unlawful Use Of Wireless Device – 1st
Safety Belts; Required Usage Over 18 Yoa
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Case History:
7/12/25
ARREST AND BOND SETTING
What this means: Johnathan Ross Hunley was arrested in Spalding County and appeared before Judge Brennan MacDowell in Magistrate Court. He is accused of violating a family violence protective order, driving with a suspended license, unlawful use of a wireless device (hands-free law violation), failure to change address on driver’s license, and not wearing a seatbelt. The court set his total bond at $11,500 and imposed special conditions prohibiting him from having violent contact with Kimberly Hunley, threatening or disturbing her peace, or possessing firearms or ammunition.
7/12/25
BOND CONDITIONS ACKNOWLEDGMENT
What this means: Johnathan Ross Hunley signed an acknowledgment form agreeing to the special conditions of his bond. By signing this document at 10:42 AM, he legally confirmed that he understands the restrictions placed on him, including no contact with the victim Kimberly Hunley and no possession of firearms or ammunition. Violation of these conditions would result in his bond being revoked.
8/11/25
ACCUSATION FILED IN STATE COURT
What this means: The Spalding County Solicitor General Patrick M. Shepherd filed formal charges against Johnathan Ross Hunley in State Court case number 25SR-1165 / 25FAH-1373. The accusation details five specific charges stemming from an incident on July 11, 2025: violating a family violence protective order by being in the same vehicle as victim Kimberly Michelle Hunley, driving while his license was suspended, unlawfully using a wireless device, failing to change his address on his driver’s license within 60 days, and not wearing a seatbelt. The case is set for the March trial term with Deputy Joseph Crumpler as the prosecuting witness.
1/29/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
What this means: Attorney Harry J. Charles filed paperwork with the Spalding County State Court officially representing Johnathan Ross Hunley in this case. As part of standard defense preparation, Charles also requested discovery, which means he’s asking the prosecution to provide evidence, police reports, and other materials related to the charges against his client.
2/5/26
FINAL DISPOSITION AND SENTENCING
What this means: Johnathan Ross Hunley entered negotiated guilty pleas to two charges in Spalding County State Court case 25SR-1165. He pleaded guilty to violation of pretrial release order/family violence and driving with a suspended license. He was sentenced to 12 month’s probation on each count to run consecutively, meaning he will serve 24 months total probation. The other charges were dismissed through nolle prosequi. His probation conditions include no alcohol or illegal substances, monthly fees of $60, no violent contact with the victim, no access to firearms, and completion of a Family Violence Intervention Program. The case was handled by Judge of the State Court of Spalding County.
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