Jeffrey Scott Stephens's Legal Cases (4)

Criminal defense

State v. Devon Dunham

May 26, 2021

OUTCOME: Jury Verdict of "Not Guilty" to Murder; second charge dismissed

Defendant was charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime in Jasper County, SC, General Sessions Court. A confession, DNA evidence, and eye witness testimon ... y tied the defendant to the alleged offenses. The case was prosecuted personally by 14th Judicial Circuit Solicitor (equivalent to District Attorney), Duffie Stone. Defendant was represented by Jeff Stephens. After three day trial, the jury deliberated for about two hours before returning a verdict of "Not Guilty".

Appeals

United States v. Riggins, 75 M.J. 78 (C.A.A.F 2016)

Jan 07, 2016

OUTCOME: Convictions set aside by appellate court and sentence reduced

Marine Staff Sergeant convicted of multiple assault and batteries from alleged sexual assault had convictions reversed and sentence reduced by the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, entitling him t ... o back pay and change to his discharge status.

Appeals

United States v. Harcrow. 66 M.J. 154

Mar 13, 2008

OUTCOME: Conviction reversed

Marine Corporal's General Court-Martial conviction and six year sentence for possession of heroin and cocaine set aside due to challenge of the forensic testing on appeal

Appeals

United States v. McCracken, NMCCA 200600484

Jan 29, 2008

OUTCOME: Conviction reversed

Marine Sergeant's conviction for sexual assault set aside based on appeal arguing insufficient evidence and inconsistent verdicts

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