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Case Information

Filed 2022-12-29
Status Open
Type Probation Transfer|Accessory After The Fact C 274 §4
Docket 81 entries

Parties

Defendant Coleman, Michael J

Lawyers

Docket Entries

  1. Attorney appearance On this date 05/12/2021 Aiello, Esq., Erin added for Franklin County District Attorney
  2. Indictment(s) returned
  3. Case assigned to: DCM Track A - Standard was added on 05/12/2021
  4. Event Result:: Arraignment scheduled on: 06/02/2021 02:00 PM Has been: Held via Video/Teleconference Comments: The Court set bail in the amount of $10,000.00 Cash, to be transferred from the Orange District Court. The Court imposed the conditions of pre-trial. The Court set a Clarification of Counsel hearing on 06/28/2021 02:00 pm in-person. (Simanski, FCCtRm 4, VC). Hon. Michael K Callan, Presiding
  5. Defendant arraigned before Court.
  6. Colloquy - Defendant advised of right to attorney
  7. Defendant waives reading of indictment
  8. Plea of not guilty entered on all charges.
  9. Bail set at $0.00 Surety, $10,000.00 Cash. Bail to be transferred from Orange District Court Judge: Callan, Hon. Michael K
  10. Bail warnings read
  11. Order for the transmittal of Bail sent to the clerk of the Orange District Court. Bail in the amount of $10,000.00 to be transferred from the Orange DC docket 2142CR00024. Judge: Callan, Hon. Michael K
  12. ORDER of Pre-Trial Conditions of Release Defendant to stay away and have no contact, direct or indirect with the co-defendants and named victim. Judge: Callan, Hon. Michael K
  13. The following form was generated: Order for Transmittal of Bail Sent On: 06/03/2021 09:59:13
  14. Summons returned to court: UNSERVED Summons Issued for ARR - Return to Sender - Not Deliverable as Addressed
  15. Event Result:: Hearing for Appearance / Appointment of Counsel scheduled on: 06/28/2021 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: Attorney Timothy Flynn requested the matter be placed on 09/14/2021 at 02:00 pm for PTH and a further clarification of counsel on 07/16/2021 at 02:00 pm. The defendant's presence is waived for the clarification of counsel IF he retained Attorney Flynn by the 07/16/2021 date. (Simanski, FTR, FCCtRm 4) Hon. Richard J Carey, Presiding
  16. Event Result:: Hearing for Appearance / Appointment of Counsel scheduled on: 07/16/2021 02:00 PM Has been: Held via Video/Teleconference Comments: Matter continued to 7/21/2021 at 2:00pm for clarification of counsel. (Simanski/ FTR/FCCtRm4,VC) Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding
  17. The following form was generated: Notice to Appear Sent On: 07/16/2021 14:32:43 Notice Sent To: Michael J Coleman 5 Turnpike Rd 218, Townsend, MA 01469
  18. Event Result:: Hearing for Appearance / Appointment of Counsel scheduled on: 07/21/2021 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Defendant failed to appear Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding
  19. Event Result:: Hearing for Appearance / Appointment of Counsel scheduled on: 07/22/2021 10:00 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments; The Court ALLOWED the appointment of counsel to the defendant and scheduled a further clarification of counsel on 07/30/2021 at 02:00 pm. (Simanski, FTR, FCCtRm 4, HyBRID). Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding
  20. Probation Initial indigency report filed; Individual is indigent
  21. Order of Notice returned to court: UNSERVED Notice to Appear - Return to Sender, Not deliverable as addressed
  22. Event Result:: Conference to Review Status scheduled on: 07/30/2021 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: The Court will appoint Attorney Cox to represent the defendant once he appears. Mr. Coleman appeared via telephone and the Court appointed Attorney Jennifer Cox. (Simanski, FTR, FCCtRm 4, VC). Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding
  23. Attorney appearance On this date Jennifer E Cox, Esq. added as Appointed - Indigent Defendant for Defendant Michael J Coleman Appointment made for the purpose of Case in Chief by Judge Hon. Douglas H Wilkins.
  24. Order for the transmittal of Bail sent to the clerk of the Orange District Court. Bail in the amount of $10,000.00 to be transferred from the Orange DC docket 2142CR00024. Judge: Callan, Hon. Michael K
  25. The following form was generated: SECOND REQUEST Order for Transmittal of Bail Sent On: 09/10/2021 12:22:28
  26. Affidavit of Counsel in Support of Ex Parte Motion for Funds for Investigator
  27. Defendant 's EX PARTE Motion for Funds for Investigator
  28. Endorsement on Motion for Funds, (#7.0): ALLOWED Judge: Carey, Hon. Richard J
  29. The following form was generated: A Clerk's Notice was generated and sent to: Defendant, Attorney: Jennifer E Cox, Esq. Cox And Powers, P.A. 377 Main St PO Box 203, Greenfield, MA 01302
  30. Event Result:: Pre-Trial Hearing scheduled on: 09/14/2021 02:00 PM Has been: Held via Video/Teleconference Hon. Richard J Carey, Presiding
  31. Defendant 's Motion to Reconsider Bail
  32. Endorsement on Motion to Reconsider Bail, (#9.0): ALLOWED Judge: Flannery, Hon. Francis E
  33. Bail set at $0.00 Surety, $5,000.00 Cash. Bail previously posted reduced from $10,000.00 to $5,000.00 on 10/6/21- See P#9 Judge: Flannery, Hon. Francis E
  34. Event Result:: Motion Hearing scheduled on: 10/06/2021 02:00 PM Has been: Not Held For the following reason: Hearing waived-Court to review without hearing. Comments: Commonwealth assented to defendant's motion, Court Allowed motion without hearing. Hon. Francis E Flannery, Presiding
  35. Event Result:: Pre-Trial Hearing scheduled on: 01/04/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: The parties requested a disposition or Rule 12 hearing on 01/31/2022 at 02:00 pm. The Court ALLOWED the request. (Simanski, FTR, FCCtrm 4, VC) Hon. Michael K Callan, Presiding
  36. Commonwealth 's Motion to Continue
  37. Endorsement on Motion to Continue, (#10.0): ALLOWED Judge: Callan, Hon. Michael K
  38. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 01/31/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Commonwealth Comments: With the assent of Defense Counsel Hon. Michael K Callan, Presiding
  39. Event Result:: Hearing for Change of Plea scheduled on: 01/31/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Commonwealth Comments: Assented to by Defense Counsel Hon. Michael K Callan, Presiding
  40. Affidavit of Michael Coleman in Support of Motion to Appear Pro Se and Advance Hearing Date
  41. Defendant 's Motion to Appear Pro Se and Advance Hearing Date
  42. Event Result:: Hearing for Change of Plea scheduled on: 02/17/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Not Held For the following reason: Joint request of parties Hon. Francis E Flannery, Presiding
  43. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 02/17/2022 10:00 AM Has been: Not Held For the following reason: Joint request of parties Hon. Francis E Flannery, Presiding
  44. Defendant 's Assented to Motion to Reduction of Bail
  45. Endorsement on Motion to Reduction of Bail, (#13.0): ALLOWED Judge: Flannery, Hon. Francis E
  46. Financial Note: Bail Reduced to $2,000.00 per P#13
  47. Event Result:: Pre-Trial Hearing scheduled on: 04/14/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: The parties requested the matter be continued to 8/23/22 at 2:00 pm for a FPTC. The Court Allowed the request. (Simanski, Smith, FTR, FCCtRm4, Hybrid). Hon. John A Agostini, Presiding
  48. Defendant 's Assented to Motion to Continue
  49. Event Result:: Final Pre-Trial Conference scheduled on: 08/23/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Not Held For the following reason: Joint request of parties Hon. John A Agostini, Presiding
  50. Endorsement on Motion to Continue, (#14.0): ALLOWED Judge: Agostini, Hon. John A
  51. Defendant 's Motion to Appear Remotely
  52. Commonwealth 's Motion to Appear Remotely
  53. Endorsement on Motion to Appear Remotely (Commonwealth), (#16.0): ALLOWED
  54. Event Result:: Final Pre-Trial Conference scheduled on: 10/12/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: The Commonwealth reported that the parties agreed on a 11/22/2022 at 02:00 pm for a Rule 12 conference. The Court adopted the date as a joint request. (Smith, FTR, FCCtRm 4). Hon. David Hodge, Presiding
  55. Defendant 's Assented to Motion to Continue
  56. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 11/22/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Comments: Commonwealth assents Hon. Karen Goodwin, Presiding
  57. Endorsement on Motion to Continue, (#17.0): ALLOWED Judge: Goodwin, Hon. Karen
  58. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 12/01/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: After hearing, the Court notified the parties it would follow the recommendation of the defense counsel. The Court continued the matter for plea to 12/07/2022 at 03:00 pm. (Simanski, FTR, FCCtrm 4, Hybrid). Hon. Karen Goodwin, Presiding
  59. Event Result:: Hearing for Change of Plea scheduled on: 12/07/2022 03:00 PM Has been: Held as scheduled Comments: The defendant admitted guilty as to Counts 1, 2, 3, and 4. After hearing, the Court accepted the defendant's guilty pleas and sentenced the defendant as follows and in accordance with the terms as stated in the previous Rule 12 hearing: Count 1: 2 years to the FCHOC, suspended for 1-year probation; Count 2: 2 years to the FCHOC, suspended for 1 year probation concurrent with Count 1; Count 3: 2 years to the FCHOC, suspended for 1 year probation; concurrent with Count 1 AND Count 4: 2 years to the FCHOC, suspended for 1 year probation concurrent with Count 1. (Simanski, FTR, FCCtRm4). Hon. Karen Goodwin, Presiding
  60. Defendant waives rights. Judge: Goodwin, Hon. Karen
  61. Plea colloquy given. Judge: Goodwin, Hon. Karen
  62. Commonwealth files sentence recommendation
  63. Offense Disposition:: Charge #1 ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT c274 §4 On: 12/07/2022 Judge: Hon. Karen Goodwin By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #2 WITNESS/JUROR/POLICE/COURT OFFICIAL, INTIMIDATE c268 §13B On: 12/07/2022 Judge: Hon. Karen Goodwin By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #3 WITNESS/JUROR/POLICE/COURT OFFICIAL, INTIMIDATE c268 §13B On: 12/07/2022 Judge: Hon. Karen Goodwin By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #4 WITHHOLD EVIDENCE FROM OFFICIAL PROCEEDING c268 §13E(b) On: 12/07/2022 Judge: Hon. Karen Goodwin By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea
  64. Defendant sentenced:: Sentence Date: 12/07/2022 Judge: Hon. Karen Goodwin Charge #: 1 ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT c274 §4 Suspended Sentence to HOC Term: 2 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Charge #: 2 WITNESS/JUROR/POLICE/COURT OFFICIAL, INTIMIDATE c268 §13B Suspended Sentence to HOC Term: 2 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Served Concurrently Charge # 1 Charge #: 3 WITNESS/JUROR/POLICE/COURT OFFICIAL, INTIMIDATE c268 §13B Suspended Sentence to HOC Term: 2 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Served Concurrently Charge # 1 Charge #: 4 WITHHOLD EVIDENCE FROM OFFICIAL PROCEEDING c268 §13E(b) Suspended Sentence to HOC Term: 2 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Served Concurrently Charge # 1 Committed to Franklin County House of Correction Probation: Risk/Need Probation Duration: 1 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days
  65. Probation Transfer Notice Received Sending Court: Franklin Receiving Court: Essex
  66. Probation Transfer Review Complete
  67. Probation transfer accepted. Originating Court: Franklin County Case Number: 2178CR00027 Receiving Court: Essex County ;
  68. Event Result:: Hearing on Request for Probation Warrant scheduled on: 08/02/2023 03:30 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: FTR K LP Hon. Kathleen McCarthy-Neyman, Presiding Staff: Lisa Partelow, Assistant Clerk
  69. Issued: Straight Warrant issued on 08/02/2023 for Coleman, Michael J Judge: McCarthy-Neyman, Hon. Kathleen
  70. Request filed by probation for a warrant.
  71. Attorney appearance On this date Jennifer E Cox, Esq. dismissed/withdrawn as Appointed - Indigent Defendant for Defendant Michael J Coleman
  72. Attorney appearance On this date Joseph R Smith, Esq. added as Appointed - Indigent Defendant for Defendant Michael J Coleman Appointment made for the purpose of Probation Surrender by Judge Hon. Elizabeth Dunigan.
  73. Court finds probable cause. Event Result:: Hearing for Warrant Removal scheduled on: 08/03/2023 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: FTR I CH Hon. Elizabeth Dunigan, Presiding Staff: Michael Ruane, Assistant Clerk
  74. The defendant\petitioner is committed without bail for the following reason: Per Order of the Court.
  75. Recalled: Straight Warrant cancelled on 08/03/2023 for Coleman, Michael J
  76. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Essex County House of Correction returnable for 09/07/2023 02:00 PM Final Probation Surrender Hearing. IN PERSON TRANSPORT
  77. Defendant 's Motion and Order for Criminal records of Civilian Witnesses. Affidavit filed in support of ALLOWED. Drechsler, J.
  78. Event Result:: Final Probation Surrender Hearing scheduled on: 09/07/2023 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: FTR "I" Hon. Elizabeth Dunigan, Presiding Staff: Michael Ruane, Assistant Clerk
  79. Defendant, being represented by counsel, admits to violation of conditions, found in violation of conditions of probation after hearing, probation continued in force until 9/6/2025 Defendant enter and complete Washburn House, no new offenses, no possession of illegal drugs or alcohol, not take drugs or alcohol, random urine screens for alcohol and drugs, maintain or seek employment, sign releases for probation to monitor compliance with program
  80. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Essex County House of Correction returnable for 09/08/2023 09:00 AM Conference to Review Status. IN PERSON TRANSPORT
  81. The following form was generated: Release from Custody Order Sent On: 09/08/2023 09:43:29

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