Murder Law
 
Commonwealth of Virginia v. Michael Puckett

Hillsville, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with murder. Reported by Kent Morlan Michael Puskett, accused of shooting and killing a police office performing a wellness check.

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United States of America v. Timothy Begay

Albuquerque, New Mexico, criminal Defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1153. Reported by Kent Morlan On December 9, 2024, Timothy Begay, 39, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was driving drunk when he crossed the ce

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State of Oklahoma v. Alan Alberto Olvera

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer Michael French represented the Defendant charged with actual physical control while intoxicated in violation of 47 11-902, which provides: A. It is unlawful and punishable as provided for in this section for any person to drive, operate, or be in actua

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State of Oklahoma v. Rikki Rowe

Tulsa, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer Robbi Barker represented the Defendant charged with feloniously pointing a firearm, carrying a firearm while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and actual physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated. 21 O.S. 1289.16 provides: A. It shall be lawful to point a firea

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State of Illinois v. David Hernandez

Marion, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony murder. Reported by Kent Morlan Davide Hernandez pleaded guilty to felony murder pursuant to a fully negotiated plea agreement with the State and was sentenced to 75 years in prison in 2003. The Defendant sought post conviction relief.

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State of Oklahoma v. K.J.S.

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer Kent Morlan represented the Defendant charged with unsafe lane change and second offense DUI in violation of 47 O.S. 11-902, which provides: A. It is unlawful and punishable as provided for in this section for any person to drive, operate, or be in actual physical control of

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United States of America v. Justin Jackson, Melissa Longe, Dustin Tuttle, Caleb Wilcott, and Doug Mullingan

Concord, New Hampshire, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with firearm struggling. Reported by Kent Morlan The Defendants engaged in a conspiracy 2021, and continued through at least October 2024. Members of the trafficking network recruited individuals in and around Keene, N.H. and Dummerston, V.T., to conduct straw purchases, buying firearms on behalf of others w

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State of Utah v. Kouri Richins

Salt Lake City, Utah, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with aggravated murder. Reported by Kent Morlan Kouri Richins was accused of poisoning her husband to get his wealth and to get insurance money on a $100,000 life insurance policy she purchased. The prosecution asserted that Kouri killed Eric for his money because her business was failing. The called 911

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United States of America v. Daniel Sikkema, aka Daniel Garcia Carrera

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant who was charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Reported by Kent Morlan Daniel Sikkema, aka Daniel Garcia Carrera hired a hitman in Brazil to kill his huband, paying him $9,000. Amid contentious divorce proceedings with his then-husband, Daniel Sikkema used a burner phone line to callously order the killing of h

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State of Georgia v. Jahmare Brown

Atlanta, Georgia, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with murder. Reported by Kent Morlan Jahmare Brown, age 21, accused of stabbing 23-year-old Alyssa Paige on the Atlanta Beltline.

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State of Oklahoma v. Keith Barton Cathey

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyers Taylor Keaton" and Z represented the Defendant charged with soliciting for first-degree murder in violation of 21 O.S. 701.16. Reported by Kent Morlan JUDGE DAWN MOODY: DEFENDANT PRESENT, NOT IN CUSTODY AN

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State of Oklahoma v. Maria Stevens

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with first-degree murder. Reported by Kent Morlan Maria Stevens, age 39, is accused of stabbing a 46-year-old man to death during an argument.

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State of Oklahoma v. Joseph Madison Green

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder in violation of 21 O.S. 701.7 and possession of a firearm AFCF in violation of 21 O.S.. 1283.

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State of Tennessee v. Shaquille Taylor

Nashville, Tennessee, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Second Degree murder. Reported by Kent Morlan Shaquille Taylor, age 32, was accused of gunning down 18-year-old Belmont University freshman in 2023. Jillian’s parents, Matthew and Jessica, gave powerful victim impact statements after the guilty plea. “There is no worse pain than a father who loses

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State of Oklahoma v. Ricahrd Glossip

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with capital murder. Count # 1. Count as Filed: HM11, CT 1 MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE, in violation of 21 O.S. 701.7 Date of Offense: 01/07/1997 Party Name Disposition Information SNEED, JUSTIN BLAYNE Disposed: CONVICTION, 06/18/1998. Guilty Plea Count as Disposed: CT 1 MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE (HM11)

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State of Iowa v. Jose Luis Rodriguez

Des Moimes, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with first-degree murder. By Kent Morlan Jose Luis Rodriguez, age 20, accused of shooting and killing a 16-year-old boy.

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State of Missouri v. Jada Bell

St. Louis, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with first-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree assult, and three counts of armed criminal action. By Kent Morlan Jada Bell shot and killed Chauncia Meekins, 32, the drive-thru worker at a Steak N' Shake during a spat over her order.

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State of Arkansas v. Myles Ealy and Kaleb Jones

Little Rock, Arkansas, criminal defense lawyers represent two defendants charged with capital murder. By Kent Morlan Myles Ealy, 23, and Kaleb Jones, 20, are accused of killing Darius Pettis, 26, who was shot on April 8th and died as a result.

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State of Texas v. Seung Han Ho

Dallas, Texas, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with first-degree murder. Seung Han Ho, age 69, accused of shooting and killing two people and injuring three people after meeting at a shopping center north of Dallas.

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State of Louisiana v. Markel Lee

Baton Rouge, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with first-degree murder charge, five counts of attempted murder and one count of illegal use of a weapon, Markel Lee, age 17, accused of shooing and killing three people at Mall of Louisiana.

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The State of Oklahoma v. Roger Dale Stafford, Sr.

Purcell, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with three counts of first-degree murder. ¶25 Section 2504(B) limits the marital privilege in criminal cases to "confidential communications." According to Section 2504(A), A communication is confidential for purposes of this section if it is made privately by any person to his spouse and is not intended for disclo

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United States of America v. Michael Seery and Ricardo Obando, Jr.

Houston, Texas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Murder-For-Hire. By Kent Morlan Michael Seery hired Ricardo Obando to kill a man he believed had an affair with Seery’s wife while Seery was in prison. Cell phone evidence demonstrated how Obando conducted extensive surveillance and a failed attempt on the victim before finally executing the plot. Obando sh

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. John Irmer

Boston, Massachusetts, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder. John Irmer, 71, was accused of killing 24-year-old Susan Rose, in 1979.

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State of Florida v. Craig Edward Leeks

Dade City, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder and improper exhibition of a firearm. The State charged Leeks with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault. His defense counsel moved to have him evaluated for competency, and the trial court granted the motion. The psychological evaluation concluded Leeks was competent to sta

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State of Alabama v. William Graham Oliver

Mobile, Alabama, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with 3 counts of first-degree murder. William Graham Oliver, 54, allegedly murdered Lisa Ferguson and her two children while robbing them.

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