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Defendant cites health and housing instability; judge discusses county support and benefits
Summary
Martarius Deonge Johnson entered a no-contest plea to criminal trespass and told the court he receives Social Security and is trying to get to Florida. The judge and counsel discussed county referral options to help stabilize his benefits and housing.
Martarius Deonge Johnson pleaded no contest to criminal trespass. Defense counsel told the court Johnson lacked funds and was working to regain stability; Johnson said he had meningitis in the past, was attempting to apply for benefits and intended to get to South Florida to be with family.
Judge Tammy Long Hayward asked whether local counties (DeKalb, Fulton, City of South Fulton) might connect Johnson to services to reinstate Social Security or otherwise assist his transition. The judge instructed counsel and Johnson to pursue those referrals and suggested contacting the Grady Act team and county service programs to coordinate support.
