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Man nearing 70 pleads no-contest to driving on suspended license; judge imposes short sentence credited for time served
Summary
Jeffrey Lawrence Poole Sr., 69, pleaded no contest to driving on a suspended or revoked license. The court accepted a plea yielding 12 months with 27 days to serve (credited), the balance suspended and counts 2 and 3 dismissed.
Jeffrey Lawrence Poole Sr. appeared with counsel and pleaded no-contest to driving on a suspended or revoked license. The defense stipulated to facts the prosecutor would allow; the court canvassed Poole about his age and reasons for driving without a license, and the prosecutor recommended a no-contest plea outcome that included a partial jail term credited for time served.
Judge Hayward accepted the plea and imposed 12 months with 27 days to serve (credited for time served), suspended balance and a $500 suspended fine; counts 2 and 3 were dismissed. The judge admonished Poole against driving without a valid license and advised he seek to correct licensing issues rather than rely on bail or repeat appearances in the Clayton County Jail.
