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State of Illinois v. Johnell Smith
Date: 04-04-2025
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Court: Circuit Court, Rock Island County, Illinois
Plaintiff's Attorney: Rock Island County, Illinois State's Attorney
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Description:
Rock Island, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder and home invasion.
Johnell Smith was accused of shooting and killing 17-year-old Danny Taylor in 2023.
Prosecutors argued that Smith and co-defendant Napoleon Jackson went to Taylor's home in the early hours of April 14, 2023, to rob him. During the attempted robbery, Taylor was shot and killed.
Johnell Smith was accused of shooting and killing 17-year-old Danny Taylor in 2023.
Prosecutors argued that Smith and co-defendant Napoleon Jackson went to Taylor's home in the early hours of April 14, 2023, to rob him. During the attempted robbery, Taylor was shot and killed.
Outcome:
Guilty
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Illinois v. Johnell Smith?
The outcome was: Guilty
Which court heard State of Illinois v. Johnell Smith?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Rock Island County, Illinois, IL.
Who were the attorneys in State of Illinois v. Johnell Smith?
Plaintiff's attorney: Rock Island County, Illinois State's Attorney. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Rock Island Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Illinois v. Johnell Smith decided?
This case was decided on April 4, 2025.