Arrested
October 23, 2014
Charge
Assault by contact
Public intoxication
When he bonded out of jail with cash, he signed a conditional plea of nolo contendere.
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Failed to appear in court on November 26, 2014
Fined $474
Clerk of court entered plea of no contest and Benham forfeits his bond. Case disposed.
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