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Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Timothy Witt
Date: 03-07-2025
Case Number: 22-CR-134
Judge: Rodney D. Burress
Court: Circuit Court, Bullitt County, Kentucky
Plaintiff's Attorney: litt County, Kentucky Commonwealth and County Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Columbia, Kentucky criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of a controlled substance.
In May 2022, a Bullitt County grand jury indicted Witt on one count of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. In May 2023, the Bullitt Circuit Court sentenced him to four years of incarceration, probated for three years. One month later in June, Probation and Parole informed the court that Witt violated the terms of his probation by failing to report. He also had two active warrants in Jefferson County. At an August 2023 hearing, the court revoked Witt's probation.
Legal issue Did the Bullitt Circuit Court abuse its discretion in revoking probation based on a zero-tolerance policy and multiple probation violations?
Key Phrases Bullitt Circuit Court. Shock probation revocation. Abuse of discretion. Controlled substance violation. Zero-tolerance probation.
Kent Morlan, Esq.
In May 2022, a Bullitt County grand jury indicted Witt on one count of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. In May 2023, the Bullitt Circuit Court sentenced him to four years of incarceration, probated for three years. One month later in June, Probation and Parole informed the court that Witt violated the terms of his probation by failing to report. He also had two active warrants in Jefferson County. At an August 2023 hearing, the court revoked Witt's probation.
Legal issue Did the Bullitt Circuit Court abuse its discretion in revoking probation based on a zero-tolerance policy and multiple probation violations?
Key Phrases Bullitt Circuit Court. Shock probation revocation. Abuse of discretion. Controlled substance violation. Zero-tolerance probation.
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Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Timothy Witt?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Timothy Witt?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Bullitt County, Kentucky, KY. The presiding judge was Rodney D. Burress.
Who were the attorneys in Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Timothy Witt?
Plaintiff's attorney: litt County, Kentucky Commonwealth and County Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Columbia Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Timothy Witt decided?
This case was decided on March 7, 2025.