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State of Mississippi v. Rudy Desmond Toler
Date: 11-14-2024
Case Number: 2023-KA-712
Judge: Louis Schmidt
Court: Circuit Court, Harrison County, Mississippi
Plaintiff's Attorney: Harrison County, Mississippi District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Gulfport, Mississippi criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aggravated assault.
In 2021, Rudy Toler fired his handgun at four youths while traveling on Highway 90 between Pass Christian and Gulfport. Following that incident was a high-speed chase by law enforcement officers during which Toler fired two more shots upon the pursuing officers.
In 2023, a jury found Toler guilty of counts one through seven, nine, and ten. The jury acquitted Toler on count eight. Toler contends that (1) the evidence was insufficient to convict him on counts six, seven, and nine; (2) the evidence was insufficient to convict him on counts one through four or, in the alternative, that he was erroneously charged and convicted of four counts of aggravated assault against the four youths when the evidence was insufficient to support more than one count of aggravated assault; and (3) the trial court abused its discretion by excluding evidence of Toler's peaceful character.
Toler v. State, 2023-KA-00712-SCT (Miss. Nov 14, 2024)
In 2021, Rudy Toler fired his handgun at four youths while traveling on Highway 90 between Pass Christian and Gulfport. Following that incident was a high-speed chase by law enforcement officers during which Toler fired two more shots upon the pursuing officers.
In 2023, a jury found Toler guilty of counts one through seven, nine, and ten. The jury acquitted Toler on count eight. Toler contends that (1) the evidence was insufficient to convict him on counts six, seven, and nine; (2) the evidence was insufficient to convict him on counts one through four or, in the alternative, that he was erroneously charged and convicted of four counts of aggravated assault against the four youths when the evidence was insufficient to support more than one count of aggravated assault; and (3) the trial court abused its discretion by excluding evidence of Toler's peaceful character.
Toler v. State, 2023-KA-00712-SCT (Miss. Nov 14, 2024)
Outcome:
Affirmed in part, reversed in part and remanded.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Mississippi v. Rudy Desmond Toler?
The outcome was: Affirmed in part, reversed in part and remanded.
Which court heard State of Mississippi v. Rudy Desmond Toler?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Harrison County, Mississippi, MS. The presiding judge was Louis Schmidt.
Who were the attorneys in State of Mississippi v. Rudy Desmond Toler?
Plaintiff's attorney: Harrison County, Mississippi District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Gulfport Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Mississippi v. Rudy Desmond Toler decided?
This case was decided on November 14, 2024.