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Date: 03-31-2023

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State of Louisiana v. Evangelisto Ramos

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Court: District Court, Orleans Parish, Lousiana

Plaintiff's Attorney: Orleans Parish Louisiana District Attorney's Office

Defendant's Attorney: Sarah Chevinsky

Description: New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with armed robbery, rape and kidnapping.

Only 10 jurors voted to convict Ramos.

The Supreme Court in Ramos held that a state jury must be unanimous to convict a defendant of a serious offense. In so holding, Ramos announced a new rule.

Outcome: Defendant was found guilty by 10 of twelve jurors and was sentenced to life without parole. His conviction was reversed by the United States Supreme Court on April 20, 2020, Case No. 185924

Defendant was found not guilty on retrial.

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