State v. Leverenz Hall
Jan 01, 2008OUTCOME: acquittal at trial
Counsel successfully obtained an acquittal in second degree murder prosecution despite State's securing testimony of two co-defendants.
Baton Rouge, LA
Criminal defense Lawyer at Baton Rouge, LA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
OUTCOME: acquittal at trial
Counsel successfully obtained an acquittal in second degree murder prosecution despite State's securing testimony of two co-defendants.
OUTCOME: Withdrew plea and saved him from prison
This client was represented by another attorney who also represented his co-defendant. He pleaded this man guilty to prison sentence when there was a strong defense that conflicted with his other clie ... nt. I accepted representation and fought to fee him.
OUTCOME: $2.7 million settlement
Counsel served as managing and supervising attorney of law firm handling personal injury case involving severe injuries.
OUTCOME: Louisiana Supreme Court reversed
Defendant was convicted in trial of second degree murder. Counsel argued that the State failed to disclose exculpatory evidence which would have been consistent with defense claim of self-defense
OUTCOME: Acquital by jury
Defendant accused of armed robbery of jewelry store of over $170,000 worth of Rolex watches. Co-defendant testified against defendant.
OUTCOME: United States Supreme Court reverses Louisiana Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court ruled that State can not continue to confine and insanity acquittee following determination that said acquittee was no longer mentally ill.
OUTCOME: Conviction reversed
Defendant was convicted at trial. Trial court failed to dismiss the alternated jurors prior to deliberations.