2 sentenced this week in circuit court

Judge Richard Cooper

By Allison Scarbrough. Associate Editor. 

LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced March 4 in 51^ST Circuit Court:

Robert Cook

–                      Robert Joe Cook, 58, of 7932 E. Anthony Rd., Branch, was found guilty Jan. 7 of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL), third offense. He was sentenced to 270 days in jail with credit for five days served; serve 90 days up front with the balance to be served at the court’s discretion; work release allowed; 60 days community service; Interlock or Immobilization after release from jail; $1,098 in fines and costs; and two years probation. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). One count of driving while license suspended (DWLS), second offense, was dismissed.

Stephen Legrand

–                      Stephen Ray Legrand II, 45, of 1185 11 Mile Rd., Remus, was found guilty Jan. 7 of OUIL, third offense. He was sentenced to 330 days in jail with credit for seven days served; serve five months in jail and then transfer to a residential treatment center; upon successful completion of treatment center, credit will be given for five months; if unsuccessful, must serve remainder of five months in jail; Immobilization for one year; must have Interlock device; $1,098 in fines and costs; and two years probation. Conviction reportable to SOS.