The public defender representing a Cadiz man charged in connection to a shooting on East 2nd Street in February 2020 was in Christian Circuit Court Thursday morning to address concerns about a possible resolution of the case and about his representation of Travis Mayes.
Mayes is accused of shooting Derrell Bateman in the abdomen on East 2nd Street in February of 2020. Bateman was flown to a Nashville hospital for treatment and identified Mayes as the shooter.
Court-appointed attorney Doug Moore, Mayes, and Commonwealth’s Attorney Rick Boling, who appeared on behalf of Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephanie Bolen, appeared before Chief Circuit Judge John Atkins. Moore stated that he had asked for a pretrial conference for two reasons — a possible resolution and his continued representation of Mayes.
click to download audioMoore stated that he has a feeling if Mayes had different counsel he might talk to and listen to the other attorney. In his opinion, Moore added, their relationship is irretrievably broken, and Mayes agreed.
Mayes said there were some Kentucky court rules and criminal procedures that have been broken — his due process, the chain of command, and some documents that were filed.
click to download audioMayes added that he would like to talk to someone about the resolution, specifically pertaining to his parole.
click to download audioWhen asked by Judge Atkins, Mayes said he would be willing to talk to someone from the Probation and Parole Department.
click to download audioJudge Atkins set the hearing for 8:00 Monday morning.
