Judge Hayward accepts pleas, imposes jail time and probation conditions in multiple Clayton County cases

State Court Judge Tammy Long Hayward presided over an arraignment and probation calendar in Courtroom 304 on June 24, 2025, resolving pleas and revocation petitions in several criminal cases.

The court accepted pleas and imposed a mix of short jail terms, suspended sentences and probation conditions in cases involving criminal trespass, theft by taking, driving under the influence and other offenses. One defendant, Javon Eric Barnett, had his cases continued while the court confirmed who would represent him.

Why it matters: The calendar affected defendants already under supervision or facing new charges; several outcomes included conditions designed to prevent repeat conduct (for example, airport bans and mandatory treatment or testing) and to protect public safety.

The week’s most consequential outcomes included:

Latoya Denise Buckley — Probation revocation: The court found a violation stemming from a new arrest and other alleged failures and ordered 120 days to be served. Judge Hayward stated the sentence was intended to underscore the danger of driving on a suspended license and using substances, noting, “for Miss Buckley to go out 10 days later and get another DUI and risk killing herself or somebody” she would impose sanctions.…