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State of Louisiana v. Devontae Demarquis Coleman
Date: 07-13-2022
Case Number: 54,492-KA
Judge: Stephens
Court: Court of Appeals of Louisiana, Second Circuit on appeal from the Fourth Judicial District Court, Ouachita Parish
Plaintiff's Attorney: Ouachita Parish Louisiana District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
On August 3, 2017, defendant, Davontae Demarquis Coleman, was indicted for the second degree murder of Junius Benton, a violation of La. R.S. 14:30.1. Coleman was tried by a judge after waiving his right to jury trial on March 15-16, 2021. The judge took the matter under advisement and entered a verdict of guilty of negligent homicide on April 12, 2021. Thereafter, the judge sentenced Coleman to imprisonment at hard labor for three years, with credit for time served, on July 2, 2021.
About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Louisiana v. Devontae Demarquis Coleman?
The outcome was: Reversed.
Which court heard State of Louisiana v. Devontae Demarquis Coleman?
This case was heard in Court of Appeals of Louisiana, Second Circuit on appeal from the Fourth Judicial District Court, Ouachita Parish, LA. The presiding judge was Stephens.
Who were the attorneys in State of Louisiana v. Devontae Demarquis Coleman?
Plaintiff's attorney: Ouachita Parish Louisiana District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here to Watch How To Find A Lawyer by Kent Morlan Click Here For The Best Monroe Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory If no lawyer is listed, call 918-582-6422 and MoreLaw will help you find a lawyer for free..
When was State of Louisiana v. Devontae Demarquis Coleman decided?
This case was decided on July 13, 2022.