August 6, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
Defendants indicted by the Grand Jury two weeks ago or their attorneys were in DeKalb County Criminal Court Monday morning, August 6 to formally answer charges against them.
Judge Gary McKenzie presided.
As is typical on arraignment day, not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of the defendants and they will make another court appearance this fall.
Such is the case with Smithville Mayor Jimmy W. Poss and his son Tony Poss, both of whom are under indictment for theft of property and the mayor for official misconduct.
The Carthage law firm of Branden Bellar and Jamie Winkler represented the Poss’ in court Monday and entered not guilty pleas on their behalf. Neither the mayor nor Tony were required to attend after waiving their right to appear for their arraignment.
The cases against the Poss’ will be back on the criminal court docket on October 5 and they will remain on bond.