Man given suspended execution of sentence, probation for failing to show up for court trial

Noel Cole appeared before Circuit Judge Craig Carter April 3 and pleaded guilty to two counts of failure to appear in court and was sentenced to 2 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections in each case with the sentences to run concurrently, or at the same time. The execution of the sentence was suspended, meaning he does not immediately have to go to prison. Instead, his punishment is 5 years probation; however, if he violates his probation enough times, the judge can choose to execute the sentence and send him to prison. 

In addition to standard conditions, he is to pay court costs, obey all laws, not to possess or consume illegal drugs, alcohol or other intoxicating/mood altering substances, consent to search and seizure of person, home and/or vehicle, be subject to random drug and alcohol testing upon request of any law enforcement officer or court with or without probable cause, not to frequent establishments that primary purpose is the sale of alcohol beverages, pay $300 to the County Law Enforcement Restitution Fund, spend 60 days in jail in 48-hour blocks at his probation officer’s discretion and not to be on Theodosia Marina Resort property without advance permission from owner. 

According to the probable cause statements in the two cases, Cole failed to appear for a criminal trial on Dec. 21-22. He reportedly called his supervising officer with Court Probationary Services and told her he would not return to jail or CPS supervision.