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Judge Hayward accepts pleas, imposes jail time and probation conditions in multiple Clayton County cases
Summary
At a State Court arraignment and probation calendar, Judge Tammy Long Hayward accepted guilty pleas and ordered short jail terms, suspended sentences conditioned on behavior and probation requirements across several cases; one defendant’s representation was continued.
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. The judge set the disposition as 120 days to serve with the balance of probation suspended provided Buckley has no new violations.
Brenda Joyce Chambers — Theft and criminal trespass plea; airport ban: Chambers pleaded guilty to theft by taking and criminal trespass arising from conduct at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. After argument about prior record and victims, the court accepted a plea that included credit for 45 days already served and a sentence structure intended to keep Chambers away from the airport. The judge ordered 12 months on Count 1 with 45 days credit and the balance suspended if she does not return to the airport; Count 2 will run consecutive for 12 months suspended on the same no-return condition. The court told Chambers she should seek transition assistance on release.
Aquavius Boozer — Criminal trespass plea: Boozer pleaded guilty to criminal trespass for refusing to leave airport property after being asked by officers. The state recommended and the court imposed 12 months with 21 days to serve and the balance suspended provided he does not return to the airport without a ticket for travel.
Samantha Denise Orange — Probation violation: Probation recommended revoking six days (credit for time served) with return to probation and additional conditions: random substance testing at each report, proof of a clinical evaluation by July 15 and attendance at one AA/NA meeting per week. The court adopted probation’s recommendation and set a follow-up appointment of June 26 at 10 a.m.
Allred Jamar Jackson — Reckless conduct plea: Jackson pleaded guilty to reckless conduct for discharging a firearm near traffic. The court accepted a negotiated plea: 12 months with three days to serve (credit for time served), balance probated, a $100 fine (plus statutory surcharges), 40 hours of community service, forfeiture of the specified Smith & Wesson .40-caliber firearm and completion of a firearm-safety course.
Shamari O. Mitchell — DUI and related counts: Mitchell pleaded guilty to DUI (less safe) and a traffic-control violation; other counts were dismissed by the state under the agreement. The judge sentenced Mitchell to 12 months with 24 hours to serve (credit for time served), balance probated, 40 hours of community service, a substance-abuse evaluation and any recommended treatment, random testing for drugs and alcohol, a DUI-risk-reduction course and fines set by the court.
Jerod Elijah Peoples — Probation petition: The probation office recommended revoking 30 days with the balance suspended and closing the case. The court accepted that recommendation but included a condition that Peoples not have contact with the named victim, Yolanda Brown, or go to the specified location.
Other calendar items: Preston Kameh Collier’s matter was continued for one week for further evaluation and discussion of medication and next steps; Javon Eric Barnett’s multiple cases were continued for at least one week while the court tracks whether the newly listed attorney will take all matters or whether conflict counsel is needed.
Throughout the calendar Judge Hayward repeatedly emphasized public-safety and family impacts when imposing sentences, saying in multiple rulings that defendants must take responsibility for behavior that risks harm to others. For example, addressing people who drive on suspended licenses or use substances while responsible for children, the judge said such conduct “puts your kids in a bed” and urged use of available support services on release.
Ending: The court completed the probation petitions and pleas on the calendar, continued Barnett’s cases and reset Collier’s matter for one week; some defendants were released subject to the conditions the court imposed.
