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Gabbard v Com, 2003-CA-002171 -- Not Published; Affirming -- PDF

Hargus Wayne Gabbard appeals the order of the Lincoln Circuit Court denying his motions to vacate his conviction pursuant to RCr 11.42 and CR 60.02. On September 13, 1996, Gabbard was convicted following a jury trial of assault in the second degree and of being a persistent felony offender in the second degree. His conviction was affirmed by this Court on September 4, 1997.

Gabbard V Com, 2003-CA-002394-MR-- Not Published; 2003-CA-000855-MR Affirming -- PDF

Scotty Allen Gabbard, pro se, has appealed from an order of the Bell Circuit Court entered on October 15, 2003, which denied his RCr 1 11.42 motion. Having concluded that the trial court correctly denied the motion as untimely, we affirm.

Gaillard v. Com, 2003-CA-000831 -- Not Published; Affirming -- PDF

In March 1994, Richard Gaillard (hereinafter appellant) was indicted by the Jefferson County Grand Jury for first-degree burglary, kidnapping, first-degree sodomy, firstdegree rape, intimidating a witness, first-degree wanton endangerment (2 counts), terroristic threatening (2 counts), and violation of a protective order (2 counts). On July 11, 1995, he appeared before the Court for the apparent purpose of entering a guilty plea.1 Apparently, Judge Laurence Higgins (retired) was presiding when his plea agreement was made, and appellant asserts that Judge Higgins accepted his plea.

Gallman v Com, 2002-CA-002315 --Not To Be Published; Affirming-- PDF

This is an appeal from a judgment convicting appellant of first-degree fleeing or evading and being a firstdegree persistent felony offender (“PFO I”). Appellant argues that his conduct did not create a substantial risk of serious physical injury, that the prosecutor made an improper statement during closing argument, and that appellant was improperly asked on cross-examination to comment on the credibility of another witness. Upon review of the record, we adjudge either there was no error committed or if there was error, it was harmless. Hence, we affirm.

Gambrel v. Com., 2002-CA-001506-- Not Published; Affirming -- PDF

Donnie Gambrel has appealed from an order entered by the Knox Circuit Court on June 10, 2002, denying his RCr 11.421 motion without holding an evidentiary hearing. He has also appealed the denial of his motion for funds to retain a mental health expert to aid in the preparation of the motion.

Garcia V Com, 2003-CA-000918-MR-- Not Published; 2003-CA-000855-MR Affirming-MR -- PDF

Octavio Medina Garcia appeals the April 1, 2003, judgment of the Fayette Circuit Court. We affirm. On January 29, 2002, Officer David Biroschik of the Lexington Metro Police Department responded to a disturbance at appellant’s apartment. The victim told police upon arrival that appellant had induced her into his apartment to look at furniture, locked her in the apartment against her will, and raped her.

Gass v Com, 2003-CA-002312 -- Not To Be Published; Affirming -- PDF

Appellant, Robert Gass Sr. (Gass), appeals the denial of his RCr 11.42 motion for post-conviction relief and demand for an evidentiary hearing on the issues raised in his motion. We affirm the trial court’s denial. Gass asserted in his RCr 11.42 motion that he received ineffective assistance of counsel when his attorney failed to investigate and interview certain witnesses.

Gazaway v Com, 2003-CA-002530 -- Not Published; Affirming -- PDF

Roland Gazaway, pro se, appeals from an order of the Jefferson Circuit Court that denied his motion for post-conviction relief pursuant to CR 1 60.02. We affirm. In August 1997, Gazaway was indicted by a grand jury on charges of capital murder, assault, and burglary. The Commonwealth sought the death penalty. Following a four-day trial, a jury found Gazaway guilty on all three counts of the indictment.

Gibbins V Com, 2003-CA-002670--Not To Be Published; Affirming -- PDF

Gerald Gibbins appeals from an order of the Whitley Circuit Court denying his motion, pursuant to Kentucky Rule of Civil Procedure (CR) 60.03, for relief from a judgment that he is guilty of murder and first-degree robbery. Gibbins argues that he has demonstrated sufficient evidence from which the trial court could conclude that he was factually innocent of the charges. Finding no error in the trial court’s decision to deny relief without a hearing, we affirm.

Gibson V Com, 2003-CA-001286--Not To Be Published; Affirming -- PDF

Johnny Gibson was sentenced to forty years’ imprisonment upon conviction of burglary, first degree, and robbery, first degree. On March 27, 1997, the Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed the conviction. On March 24, 1998, Gibson filed an RCr2 11.42 motion alleging that he was denied effective assistance of counsel because trial counsel failed to file a motion to recuse the trial judge, Judge Cletus Maricle, based upon the judge’s personal relationship with the victim.

Gibson v. Com., 2001-CA-002695 Not To Be Published; Affirming -- PDF

Anthony Wayne Gibson brings this appeal from a Final Judgment and Sentence of Imprisonment entered on October 22, 2001, by the Kenton Circuit Court. Appellant entered a conditional plea of guilty to the offense of failure to comply/register as a sex offender.

Gilbert V Com, 2003-CA-001634-MR-- Not Published; 2003-CA-000855-MR Affirming -MR -- PDF

Terry Gilbert, pro se, appeals the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief pursuant to Rule of Criminal Procedure (RCr) 11.42. We affirm. Gilbert was indicted on March 7, 2002, by a McCracken County Grand Jury. The indictment charged him with two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia in the first degree, and carrying a concealed deadly weapon (brass knuckles).

Gilbert v Com, 2003-CA-000738- Not To Be Published; Affirming -- PDF

Dennis Gilbert appeals from a March 19, 2003, order of the Grayson Circuit Court, denying his motion to withdraw his plea of guilty and to dismiss the indictment. We affirm.

Gilliam v. Com., 2002-CA-001601 -- Not Published; Affirming -- PDF

Appellant appeals from a judgment of the Hardin Circuit Court sentencing her to nine years for conviction on three counts of second degree criminal abuse. We affirm.

Goddard v Com, 2002-CA-002151-- Not To Be Published; Affirming -- PDF

Calvin Lee Goddard appeals from an opinion and order of the Fayette Circuit Court that denied his RCr2 11.42 motion to vacate, set aside, or correct sentence alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in connection with his conviction for first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (cocaine) and being a persistent felony offender in the first degree. Finding no error, we affirm.

Gomez V Com, 2003-CA-000947--NotTo Be Published; Affirming -- PDF

Carlos Amaya Gomez appeals his conviction in the Fayette Circuit Court for first-degree wanton endangerment1 under a conditional guilty plea for which he received a one-year sentence. Gomez’s conditional plea reserved the right to appeal the circuit court’s denial of his motion to suppress the incriminating statements because his limited comprehension of English prevented his making an intelligent waiver of his

Gomez V Com, 2003-CA-000947-- Affirming -- PDF

Carlos Amaya Gomez appeals his conviction in the Fayette Circuit Court for first-degree wanton endangerment1 under a conditional guilty plea for which he received a one-year sentence. Gomez’s conditional plea reserved the right to appeal the circuit court’s denial of his motion to suppress the incriminating statements because his limited comprehension of English prevented his making an intelligent waiver of his

Gray v. Com., 2002-CA-002182 -- Published; Affirming-- PDF

Leonard Gray (hereinafter appellant) appeals an order of the Christian Circuit Court denying his motion to suppress cocaine evidence and his statement. Appellant entered a conditional guilty plea to one count of possession of a controlled substance in the first degree and one count of being a persistent felony offender (PFO) in the first degree.

Gray V Com, 2003-CA-000648--Not To Be Published; Opinion and Order : Dismissing -- PDF

After being convicted for various felonies, Charles Tommie Gray (“Gray”) appeals to this Court as a matter of right seeking reversal. Gray insists the Fayette Circuit Court committed numerous errors such as improperly polling the jury; denying his trial counsel’s motion to withdraw due to an actual conflict; denying his motion for directed verdict on the charge of fleeing or evading; and overruling his objection to.

Green v. Com, 2002-CA-000479 -- Not Published; Affirming -- PDF

Anthony L. Green appeals from a judgment of the Fayette Circuit Court wherein he was convicted of receiving stolen property over $300 and of being a first-degree persistent felony offender and was sentenced to ten years in prison. We affirm.

Gribbons V Com, 2003-CA-001716--Not To Be Published; Affirming -- PDF

George Gribbons brings this appeal from a July 18, 2003, Order of the Casey Circuit Court. Gribbons was convicted of wanton murder and sentenced to forty years’ imprisonment. The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed his conviction. Gribbons, subsequently, filed a Motion to Vacate Judgment and Sentence based on claims of ineffective assistance of counsel and judicial bias. He also filed a motion for an evidentiary hearing and appointment of counsel. The circuit court denied Gribbons’s motions. We affirm.

Griffith v. Com., 2003-CA-000213-- Not Published; Affirming -- PDF

Shannon D. Griffith, pro se, has appealed from orders of the Jefferson Circuit Court entered on December 30, 2002, and January 21, 2003, denying in part his motion for post-conviction relief made pursuant to Ky. R. Civ. P. (CR) 60.02.

Grimm v. Com, 2003-CA-001615 --Not To Be Published; Affirming -- PDF

Jamie Danielle Grimm (Grimm) appeals her conviction for one count of assault in the second degree;1 operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of substance which impairs driving ability, first offense;2 and possession of marijuana,3 based on a plea which she tried to withdraw prior to the entry of a final judgment. The trial court has the discretion to allow a defendant to withdraw her guilty plea and we believe the trial court did not abuse its discretion. Hence we affirm.

Grundy v Com, 2003-CA-000595 -- Not To Be Published; Affirming-- PDF

In 1998 Eric Grundy was sentenced to thirty-five years’ imprisonment for robbery, burglary, assault, and the status offense of persistent felony offender in the first degree. In 2000 the Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed Grundy’s convictions on direct appeal. Grundy sought RCr 11.42 relief in 2001; the trial court denied Grundy’s motion in 2003.

Grundy v. Com, /2003-CA-001679-MR -Not To Be Published; Affirming -- PDF

Anthony Wayne Hawkins appeals from an order of the Harlan Circuit Court that denied his motion for postconviction relief pursuant to CR 60.02.1 We affirm.

Gulyard V Com, 2003-CA-000854-MR-- Not Published; 2003-CA-000855-MR Affirming-MR -- PDF

On January 31, 2002, a Hardin County grand jury returned an indictment charging Harry Gulyard, Jr. with theft by unlawful taking,2 first degree fleeing or evading police,3 operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, fourth or subsequent offense,4 operating a motor vehicle on a suspended operator’s license,5 four counts of disregarding a stop sign,6 reckless driving,7 two counts of disregarding a traffic control device,8 first degree criminal mischief,9 and two counts of first degree wanton endangerment.
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