Judge Glover Approves Two Plea Arrangements

Circuit Judge Don Glover heard two plea agreements during a session of Bradley County Circuit Court Friday July 18th.  In each case the Judge spent time explaining to those charged concerning their right to a jury trial and assuring they fully understood the pleas being considered.  In each case the defendent agreed and plead guility.

The first case was a charge of negligent homicide, aggravated assault and driving on suspended license against Armando A. Roque.  The charges stemmed from a wreck that occurred December 25, 2013 that resulted in the death of Karen Henry.  Mr. Roque was determined to be intoxicated at the time. He was sentenced to six years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections with and additional sentence of 36 months suspended if he complies with a number of conditions.  These include: do not commit further felony, not associate with a felon or any one planning a crime, remain employed after release from prison, not own or purchase firearms, not possess, buy or consume alcoholic or illegal drugs, and to pay appropriate fines and fees. Payments must include victim restitution.  After sentencing Mr. Roque apologized to the family.  Family members present were given a chance to speak and had been consulted by the prosecutor concerning the plea arrangement.  Mrs. Henry's daughter told the defendent she forgave him.  She told the Judge she was satisfied with the sentence.  It was a very emotional expression.

A second case relating to charges against Brandon Martin was then considered.  Mr. Martin was charged with first degree battery, felon in possession of a firearm and several counts of delivery of methamphetamine or cocaine.  Mr. Martin was sentenced to 15 years in the Department of Corrections and ordered to pay $10,231.01 for victim restitution, medical bills and ambulance services along with court fees. Other conditions were also imposed such as not allowing possession of firearms, staying away from felons,drugs alcoholic and being available for random drug and alcohol testing.  Most of the conditions are for the time when he gets out of prison.

Both defendents were represented by attorneys.