Highlights of the previous month in Knox County—and plans for the upcoming month

The view from the bench

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Every month is busy at the courthouse, and November was no exception.

Court matters. County court was in session on Nov. 12, with eight causes on the docket. One cause was dismissed a few days before the court date as the defendant completed a 30-day rehabilitation treatment.

In three causes, a plea bargain agreement was reached wherein the defendant pleaded guilty and was fined. Anoth…