been through the system before, been on probation before.

been through the system before, been on probation before. The psychiatric examination indicates he is competent — he knew what he was doing was wrong.”

As Smoot stood for sentencing, the fingers of one hand crossed for luck, Judge Robertson told him that he had considered the evidence, the arguments and the pre-sentencing report.

On two charges of petty larceny, he was sentenced to 12 months in jail. To a third, reduced, petty larceny charge, he received six months. For the felony charges, Smoot received 12 months in jail on each count and a $500 fine.

Judge Robertson also required that restitution of $1,046 be repaid by the tw’o defendants.

The judge ordered that Smoot’s sentences run concurrently. He ordered, however, that the time begin after the 12 months he received on one charge to which he pleaded guilty. He then suspended all but 12 months of the jail sentences. Because of his lack of financial means, Smoot’s fines were also suspended.

Judge Robertson also ordered that Smoot be placed on probation for two years after his release, and that he receive alcohol treatment and counseling.

He also agreed to Mr. Bradley’s request that Smoot be allowed to enter a work release program while in jail, “provided that someone can come and get you.” The judge told Smoot that he was allowing that provision “to protect your family” from the loss of their home.

Ramey had been sentenced previously for his role in the thefts. He received five years on each of three grand larceny charges, 12 months on each of two petty larceny counts and six years for the breaking and entering charge.

In return for his testimony against Smoot and a guilty plea, and in consideration of his clean record, Judge Robertson ordered that the sentences run concurrently and suspended all but 90 days of the total. ...

He was also ordered to serve two years probation after release, and receive counseling and treatment for alcohol abuse.