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State of New Jersey v. Jonathan Beatty, a/k/a Jon J. Beatty
Date: 09-20-2024
Case Number: 21-090717
Judge: Not available
Court: Superior Court, Somerset County, New Jersey
Plaintiff's Attorney: Somerset County New Jersey District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
On July 3, 2021, defendant attacked the victim with an axe. The victim sustained a fracture to his left forearm, severed tendons in his left hand, and a large laceration on his left upper arm. At trial, the parties presented conflicting testimony whether defendant acted in self-defense. Additionally, defendant, the victim, and the victim's girlfriend offered divergent versions of the incident during their trial testimony. Ultimately, the jury rejected defendant's self-defense theory and found him guilty on all counts. After ordering appropriate mergers, the judge sentenced defendant to fifteen years in prison, subject to the No Early Release Act (NERA), N.J.S.A. 2C:43-7.2, with five years of parole supervision on the attempted murder conviction.
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State v. Beatty, A-1542-22 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Sep 20, 2024)
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On July 3, 2021, defendant attacked the victim with an axe. The victim sustained a fracture to his left forearm, severed tendons in his left hand, and a large laceration on his left upper arm. At trial, the parties presented conflicting testimony whether defendant acted in self-defense. Additionally, defendant, the victim, and the victim's girlfriend offered divergent versions of the incident during their trial testimony. Ultimately, the jury rejected defendant's self-defense theory and found him guilty on all counts. After ordering appropriate mergers, the judge sentenced defendant to fifteen years in prison, subject to the No Early Release Act (NERA), N.J.S.A. 2C:43-7.2, with five years of parole supervision on the attempted murder conviction.
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State v. Beatty, A-1542-22 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Sep 20, 2024)
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of New Jersey v. Jonathan Beatty, a/k/a Jon J. Beatty?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard State of New Jersey v. Jonathan Beatty, a/k/a Jon J. Beatty?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Somerset County, New Jersey, NJ. The presiding judge was Not available.
Who were the attorneys in State of New Jersey v. Jonathan Beatty, a/k/a Jon J. Beatty?
Plaintiff's attorney: Somerset County New Jersey District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Somerville Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of New Jersey v. Jonathan Beatty, a/k/a Jon J. Beatty decided?
This case was decided on September 20, 2024.