NORWICH – After committing crimes around the United States, a 64 year old man appeared in Chenango County Court on Friday, and discussed his criminal history and how it should impact his release from jail.

Brian A. James, 64, of South Plymouth, appeared in court on Friday and court officials discussed his current case and background before setting his bail at $3,500 – which he said he had readily available.

"Mr. James has four felony and nine misdemeanor convictions in New York State, along with four convictions in Ohio, and five convictions in Kentucky," said Assistant District Attorney Michael Ferrarese.

Ferrarese said James has over 20 addresses on file, along with several failure to appear charges in his record – making him a flight risk.

He added that James' past convictions have included criminal possession of a controlled substance, driving while ability impaired by drugs, rape, burglary, and larceny.

"In the current case, James was driving down the wrong side of the road, blew a stop sign, and then stopped in the middle of an intersection before being arrested by police," said Ferrarese.

Ferrarese then asked the court to set bail at $10,000 cash.