Clayton County State Court resolves multiple arraignments and pleas; bond reduced with random-testing condition

Clayton County State Court Judge Tammy Long Hayward presided over a Dec. 2 arraignment and jail calendar that resulted in multiple pleas, fines and a bond reduction with monitoring conditions.

The calendar opened with routine announcements and the first arraignment for Raheem Brown, who told the court, “I can represent myself.” Brown pleaded guilty to speeding in a school zone (reported as 48 mph in a 25-mph zone) and concealing a vehicle identification tag. The state recommended a $200 fine for the speeding count and $100 for the concealing count; Judge Hayward explained surcharges raised the totals to about $298 and $151.50. The court placed Brown on pay-only probation (up to 12 months) that would terminate when fines and fees are paid, and offered a 60-day payment window before supervision fees or additional probation requirements would apply.

Julia Dunlap appeared on charges of possession of marijuana (one ounce or less) and an improper signal. The court accepted the state’s recommendation to dismiss the marijuana count (“no process”) and to accept a no-contest plea to the improper-signal charge. The fine for the moving…