Brooks sentenced to three years in state prison for assault
NORWICH – The Chenango County Court convened for an afternoon session last Wednesday, June 15, where the case of Casie L. Brooks was heard. Assistant District Attorney Laura Parker appeared to represent the people of Chenango County, while The Honorable Judge James E. Downey presided over matters.
Brooks entered a plea of guilty to the single charge of assault in the second degree, a class D felony.
It was alleged that on Dec. 12, 2015, at a residence on West Main Street, in the village of Sherburne, Brooks caused physical injury to a person over 65 years of age, when she, herself, was over 10 years younger. After an argument, Brooks allegedly threw a glass candle jar at the victim, who was 82 years old at the time of the incident. The victim suffered a two inch laceration to her face, and required stitches.
After she was sworn in, Judge Downey asked Brooks a series of questions. He first asked Brooks if she was at the residence at the time of the incident, to which she replied yes. He then proceeded to ask if she assaulted the victim, to which Brooks also replied yes. He concluded by asking if she intended to hit the victim, and if she intended to cause physical harm to the victim, to which Brooks also replied yes.
Once Judge Downey was satisfied with Brooks' admissions of guilt, he gave a chance for Parker to speak on behalf of the people. She said, “I just want to further state that {the victim} was 82 years old at the time of this incident. This is a violent offense that happened to an elderly victim. A sentence of three years is appropriate in this case.”
Defense Attorney John Cameron spoke next on behalf of the defendant. “My client has a very serious substance abuse problem,” he said. “She was under the influence of heroin and alcohol at the time of this incident. She has a long history of substance abuse. It is my clients wish that she be eligible to participate in any programs that she's eligible for in prison. It would be very beneficial to her.”
When Brooks was provided the opportunity to speak on her own behalf, she delivered a heartfelt statement to the court. “I take full responsibility for my actions,” she said. “I'm not asking for an easy way out, I'm asking that you save my life. I want nothing more than change. The horror of events and reality play over and over in my mind. I am ready to be the person that God intended me to be, a strong, sober mother. My goal is that you see past my mistake and see me as a human being.”
Before passing sentencing, Judge Downey weighed in on the case, “There's only one person who can do something about this, and that's you,” he said. “At this point, I think you got it all out of your system, but your mind still remembers the feeling. It's a mental challenge. You have more life to live than you've lived so far, the key is addressing your addiction issues. I wish you all the luck in the world.”
Brooks was sentenced as a predicate felon to three years in the New York State Department of Corrections, as well as five years post-release supervision. She was also ordered to pay restitution to the victim in the amount of $584.95 upon her release and an order of protection was issued for the victim for five years.
A written waiver of appeal was signed at the conclusion of proceedings.
Brooks entered a plea of guilty to the single charge of assault in the second degree, a class D felony.
It was alleged that on Dec. 12, 2015, at a residence on West Main Street, in the village of Sherburne, Brooks caused physical injury to a person over 65 years of age, when she, herself, was over 10 years younger. After an argument, Brooks allegedly threw a glass candle jar at the victim, who was 82 years old at the time of the incident. The victim suffered a two inch laceration to her face, and required stitches.
After she was sworn in, Judge Downey asked Brooks a series of questions. He first asked Brooks if she was at the residence at the time of the incident, to which she replied yes. He then proceeded to ask if she assaulted the victim, to which Brooks also replied yes. He concluded by asking if she intended to hit the victim, and if she intended to cause physical harm to the victim, to which Brooks also replied yes.
Once Judge Downey was satisfied with Brooks' admissions of guilt, he gave a chance for Parker to speak on behalf of the people. She said, “I just want to further state that {the victim} was 82 years old at the time of this incident. This is a violent offense that happened to an elderly victim. A sentence of three years is appropriate in this case.”
Defense Attorney John Cameron spoke next on behalf of the defendant. “My client has a very serious substance abuse problem,” he said. “She was under the influence of heroin and alcohol at the time of this incident. She has a long history of substance abuse. It is my clients wish that she be eligible to participate in any programs that she's eligible for in prison. It would be very beneficial to her.”
When Brooks was provided the opportunity to speak on her own behalf, she delivered a heartfelt statement to the court. “I take full responsibility for my actions,” she said. “I'm not asking for an easy way out, I'm asking that you save my life. I want nothing more than change. The horror of events and reality play over and over in my mind. I am ready to be the person that God intended me to be, a strong, sober mother. My goal is that you see past my mistake and see me as a human being.”
Before passing sentencing, Judge Downey weighed in on the case, “There's only one person who can do something about this, and that's you,” he said. “At this point, I think you got it all out of your system, but your mind still remembers the feeling. It's a mental challenge. You have more life to live than you've lived so far, the key is addressing your addiction issues. I wish you all the luck in the world.”
Brooks was sentenced as a predicate felon to three years in the New York State Department of Corrections, as well as five years post-release supervision. She was also ordered to pay restitution to the victim in the amount of $584.95 upon her release and an order of protection was issued for the victim for five years.
A written waiver of appeal was signed at the conclusion of proceedings.
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