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State of Arkansas v. Jeremy Brake
Date: 03-09-2018
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Judge: Gary Cottrell
Court: Circuit Court, Crawford County, Arkansas
Plaintiff's Attorney: Marc McCune
Defendant's Attorney: Not Available
Description:
Van Buren, AR - Jury Convicts Defendant On Murder Charge
The State of Arkansas charged Jeremy Brake, age 38, with first-degree murder using a firearm in committing a felony, arson, being a felon in possession of a firearm, first-degree criminal mischief, tampering with physical evidence and endangering the welfare of a minor for killing Michael King on October 10, 2016.
The State claimed that Brake intended to rob King.
King weighed 650 pounds and was in bed when he was shot with a shotgun that the State claimed Brake disassembled and scattered after the killing.
Brake denied that he owned a shotgun and denied that he killed King.
The State produced evidence that Brake tossed a can of gasoline into the mobile home and set it on fire.
The State of Arkansas charged Jeremy Brake, age 38, with first-degree murder using a firearm in committing a felony, arson, being a felon in possession of a firearm, first-degree criminal mischief, tampering with physical evidence and endangering the welfare of a minor for killing Michael King on October 10, 2016.
The State claimed that Brake intended to rob King.
King weighed 650 pounds and was in bed when he was shot with a shotgun that the State claimed Brake disassembled and scattered after the killing.
Brake denied that he owned a shotgun and denied that he killed King.
The State produced evidence that Brake tossed a can of gasoline into the mobile home and set it on fire.
Outcome:
Guilty with a recommendation that Brake be sentenced to 17 years' in prison on the murder charge and to lesser sentences on the remaining charges.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Arkansas v. Jeremy Brake?
The outcome was: Guilty with a recommendation that Brake be sentenced to 17 years' in prison on the murder charge and to lesser sentences on the remaining charges.
Which court heard State of Arkansas v. Jeremy Brake?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Crawford County, Arkansas, AR. The presiding judge was Gary Cottrell.
Who were the attorneys in State of Arkansas v. Jeremy Brake?
Plaintiff's attorney: Marc McCune. Defendant's attorney: Not Available.
When was State of Arkansas v. Jeremy Brake decided?
This case was decided on March 9, 2018.