Two grand larceny and two assault cases heard in Chenango County Court
NORWICH – Four cases, two involving grand larceny and two involving assault were heard throughout the day this past Monday Nov. 2nd, in Chenango County Court.
Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr. was the Chenango County Court Judge presiding over each of the cases.
District Attorney Joseph A. McBride was present on behalf of the people.
• Charles Brasington appeared with his attorney Scott Clippinger to answer to 11 different counts on his indictment.
This matter was previously conference and the District Attorney's Office offered Brasington a plea deal in which he would need to plea guilty to two counts of grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony.
Clippinger informed the court that Brasington did not wish to accept the plea and instead proceed to trial.
“If he doesn’t wish to go forward I ask that it get set down for a hearing and we move to trial,” said McBride.
Revoir then explained how because there are a multitude of different charges and counts to this indictment, that if it were to go to jury trial and Brasington were to be found guilty, the time he would be incarcerated could go up significantly.
“Do you still wish to proceed to trial?” asked Revoir.
“Oh yeah,” said Brasington.
Revoir then read the full list of charges of the indictment, “three counts of grand larceny in the second degree, each a class C felony; five counts of grand larceny in the third degree, each a class D felony; one count of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree, a class D felony; one count of bail jumping in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor; and one count of petit larceny, a misdemeanor.”
“I understand,” said Brasington.
It should be noted that in 2006 Brasington was also convicted of grand larceny.
Brasington was remanded back to the Chenango County Correctional Facility.
• Russell W. Davis appeared with Public Defender John Cameron to answer to his four count indictment.
Davis was charged with forgery in the second degree, a class D felony; two counts of grand larceny in the fourth degree, both class E felonies; and attempted to defraud, a felony.
Davis and his attorney entered not-guilty pleas on all the counts of his indictment.
McBride then filed his affidavit of service to the court.
“This man has four felony convictions, due to these crimes I ask that the court set bail ay $50,000 cash and $400,000 bond to assure his reappearance,” said McBride.
The local court had previously set bail at $1,000 cash.
After reviewing the previous bail set and the District Attorney’s request, Revoir set bail on Davis at $50,000 cash bail and $500,000 bond.
Davis was remanded back to the CCCF where he will await the pre plea process to begin.
• Akuami J. Copeland was in Chenango County Court with his attorney John Cameron in order for a possible change of plea and sentencing.
Copeland has been charged with assault in the second degree, a class D felony.
“The first count of the indictment charges you with assault in the second degree, a class D felony. On May 15, 2015 at Valley Ridge Center for Intensive Treatment, with intent to cause physical injury you did cut an employee on the forearm with a broken plastic CD. This incident all happened when the employee was trying to control you, as you were trying to harm another employee,” read Revoir.
Copeland did at this time change his plea to guilty.
“One victim is here today in court, even at the CIT building, he is a big man, he needs to follow rules, take his medicine as instructed. I am also asking for an order of protection for the victim,” said McBride.
“How can my client possibly stay away from the staff members if in fact he has to return to the CIT after his incarceration,” asked Cameron.
Revoir indicated his hesitation to issue the order of protection due to the fact that employees who work for these intensive treatment centers can be moved around and therefore a order of protection would be impossible to uphold.
“Wasn’t my intent to cause physical harm to anyone. I was outside doing my statement the six people jumped me. I am sorry for hurting the staff, that wasn’t my intent and I feel bad,” said Copeland.
“The court accepts the fact that you are remorseful, and you will get credit for the time you have served already. You need to obey the rules no matter where you are, you are a very big man. Good luck,” said Revoir.
Copeland was sentenced to two years in the New York State Department of Corrections with one and a half years post release supervision.
A DNA sample was issued but the fee was waived.
A written waiver of appeal was signed at this time.
• Keannu J. Spencer was also in Chenango County Court with his attorney John Cameron for arraignment purposes.
Spencer was charged with assault in the second degree, a class D felony; criminal mischief in the third degree, a class E felony; and assault in the third degree, a class A misdemeanor.
Cameron indicated that his client would enter not guilty pleas for all three charges.
McBride filed his affidavit of service at this time stating, “I am not asking for more bail or bond at this time, but instead I ask for more protection for the victim.”
This matter was transferred to County Court from Pharsalia, where the bond was set at $10,000.
Revoir elected to keep the bail at $1,000 and the bond at $10,000.
An order of protection was issued for the victim at this time.
Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr. was the Chenango County Court Judge presiding over each of the cases.
District Attorney Joseph A. McBride was present on behalf of the people.
• Charles Brasington appeared with his attorney Scott Clippinger to answer to 11 different counts on his indictment.
This matter was previously conference and the District Attorney's Office offered Brasington a plea deal in which he would need to plea guilty to two counts of grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony.
Clippinger informed the court that Brasington did not wish to accept the plea and instead proceed to trial.
“If he doesn’t wish to go forward I ask that it get set down for a hearing and we move to trial,” said McBride.
Revoir then explained how because there are a multitude of different charges and counts to this indictment, that if it were to go to jury trial and Brasington were to be found guilty, the time he would be incarcerated could go up significantly.
“Do you still wish to proceed to trial?” asked Revoir.
“Oh yeah,” said Brasington.
Revoir then read the full list of charges of the indictment, “three counts of grand larceny in the second degree, each a class C felony; five counts of grand larceny in the third degree, each a class D felony; one count of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree, a class D felony; one count of bail jumping in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor; and one count of petit larceny, a misdemeanor.”
“I understand,” said Brasington.
It should be noted that in 2006 Brasington was also convicted of grand larceny.
Brasington was remanded back to the Chenango County Correctional Facility.
• Russell W. Davis appeared with Public Defender John Cameron to answer to his four count indictment.
Davis was charged with forgery in the second degree, a class D felony; two counts of grand larceny in the fourth degree, both class E felonies; and attempted to defraud, a felony.
Davis and his attorney entered not-guilty pleas on all the counts of his indictment.
McBride then filed his affidavit of service to the court.
“This man has four felony convictions, due to these crimes I ask that the court set bail ay $50,000 cash and $400,000 bond to assure his reappearance,” said McBride.
The local court had previously set bail at $1,000 cash.
After reviewing the previous bail set and the District Attorney’s request, Revoir set bail on Davis at $50,000 cash bail and $500,000 bond.
Davis was remanded back to the CCCF where he will await the pre plea process to begin.
• Akuami J. Copeland was in Chenango County Court with his attorney John Cameron in order for a possible change of plea and sentencing.
Copeland has been charged with assault in the second degree, a class D felony.
“The first count of the indictment charges you with assault in the second degree, a class D felony. On May 15, 2015 at Valley Ridge Center for Intensive Treatment, with intent to cause physical injury you did cut an employee on the forearm with a broken plastic CD. This incident all happened when the employee was trying to control you, as you were trying to harm another employee,” read Revoir.
Copeland did at this time change his plea to guilty.
“One victim is here today in court, even at the CIT building, he is a big man, he needs to follow rules, take his medicine as instructed. I am also asking for an order of protection for the victim,” said McBride.
“How can my client possibly stay away from the staff members if in fact he has to return to the CIT after his incarceration,” asked Cameron.
Revoir indicated his hesitation to issue the order of protection due to the fact that employees who work for these intensive treatment centers can be moved around and therefore a order of protection would be impossible to uphold.
“Wasn’t my intent to cause physical harm to anyone. I was outside doing my statement the six people jumped me. I am sorry for hurting the staff, that wasn’t my intent and I feel bad,” said Copeland.
“The court accepts the fact that you are remorseful, and you will get credit for the time you have served already. You need to obey the rules no matter where you are, you are a very big man. Good luck,” said Revoir.
Copeland was sentenced to two years in the New York State Department of Corrections with one and a half years post release supervision.
A DNA sample was issued but the fee was waived.
A written waiver of appeal was signed at this time.
• Keannu J. Spencer was also in Chenango County Court with his attorney John Cameron for arraignment purposes.
Spencer was charged with assault in the second degree, a class D felony; criminal mischief in the third degree, a class E felony; and assault in the third degree, a class A misdemeanor.
Cameron indicated that his client would enter not guilty pleas for all three charges.
McBride filed his affidavit of service at this time stating, “I am not asking for more bail or bond at this time, but instead I ask for more protection for the victim.”
This matter was transferred to County Court from Pharsalia, where the bond was set at $10,000.
Revoir elected to keep the bail at $1,000 and the bond at $10,000.
An order of protection was issued for the victim at this time.
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