LIVINGSTON COUNTY — A jury took 20 minutes to find a felon serving state prison time 'not guilty' after being accused of the crime of aggravated harassment. Denny Olmeda was charged with aggravated harassment of a corrections officer by an inmate, a class “E” felony. Mr. Olmeda was accused of throwing body fluids at an officer, but the Livingston County jury wasn’t buying it for the few drops of liquid that splashed on the corrections … [Read more...]
Potential Life Sentence for Career Criminal
LIVNGSTON COUNTY — The difference in sentencing for a career criminal now depends on the outcome of his predicate felon hearing. Randy Smith, 45, appeared in front of Livingston County Court Judge Dennis Cohen and opted not to accept the minimum sentence offered by the Livingston County District Attorney's Office and will test the court to see if he is deemed a predicate felon. The proposed deal for Smith is the minimum sentence of 16 to … [Read more...]
Board Backs Dadd as Formal Head of New Conflict Office
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The County's youngest department is flourishing thanks to the dedicated work of a young attorney and his four employees. The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to formally appoint Hayden Dadd to a four-year term as Chief Conflict Defender of Livingston County. The Conflict Defender's Office was founded just a year ago with Dadd at its head. "I was happy to recommend Hayden for a full four-year term of office as … [Read more...]
Dadd Delivers Assigned Counsel Plan to Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Newly appointed Conflict Defender Hayden Dadd provided the Livingston County Public Services Committee with his plan to make sure that anyone in need of an appointed attorney gets one, even in the most unlikely circumstances. In his first weeks of office, part of Dadd's duties are to present the Assigned Counsel Plan, a written procedure to assign defense counsel in the situation where a defendant is indigent (qualifies for … [Read more...]
Livingston County to Appoint Hayden Dadd as First Ever Conflict Defender
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The county government offered the newly-created position of Conflict Defender to local attorney Hayden Dadd, and he accepted. Dadd currently serves the County as a Livingston County Assistant District Attorney and has worked as both a prosecutor and defense attorney within his past eight years as an attorney. A panel including County Administrator Ian Coyle and Public Defender Marcea Clark Tetamore selected Dadd from a pool … [Read more...]
Sexually Violent Offender Seeks Resolution After Foot-Chase
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The sexually violent offender who was found hiding in a folding couch after a foot pursuit by members of the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and State Police is seeking a resolution to his case that would satisfy charges filed in both Dansville and the County. Robert McLoud, 25, made a first court appearance with his attorney Hayden Dadd after the incident, and Dadd put on the record that they are seeking a global … [Read more...]
Indicted Bail Jumper Case Adjourned, Potential Trial Looms
GENESEO-- Tuesday morning saw a court appearance for an accused criminal who jumped bail and fled to Texas where he successfully dodged authorities for nine months. Christopher Crippen, 39, faced the judge for several charges including jumping bail, possession of a controlled substance, and a cocaine related charge, request his case to be adjourned until later this month after receiving new council. Crippen is facing a potentially lengthy … [Read more...]