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State of Kentucky v. Austin Moore
Date: 05-03-2018
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Judge: Phillip Shepherd
Court: Circuit Court, Franklin County, Kentucky
Plaintiff's Attorney: Larry Cleveland
Defendant's Attorney: James Kay and Jim Boyd
Description:
Frankfort, KY - Jury Finds Young Man Guilty of Manslaughter
The State of Kentucky charged Austin Moore, age 20, with second-degree murder, first-degree wanton endangerment and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs resulting in an accident that caused the death of Alyssa Hutcherson, 18, and injuring another teen.
The State claimed that he drank alcohol, smoked marijuana and crushed and snorted Aderall before driving the car.
The car he was driving ran off the road and hit a tree.
The State of Kentucky charged Austin Moore, age 20, with second-degree murder, first-degree wanton endangerment and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs resulting in an accident that caused the death of Alyssa Hutcherson, 18, and injuring another teen.
The State claimed that he drank alcohol, smoked marijuana and crushed and snorted Aderall before driving the car.
The car he was driving ran off the road and hit a tree.
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty of second-degree manslaughter and faces a five- to 10-year sentence on the manslaughter charge and a one- to five-year sentence on the wanton endangerment charge.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Kentucky v. Austin Moore?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty of second-degree manslaughter and faces a five- to 10-year sentence on the manslaughter charge and a one- to five-year sentence on the wanton endangerment charge.
Which court heard State of Kentucky v. Austin Moore?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Franklin County, Kentucky, KY. The presiding judge was Phillip Shepherd.
Who were the attorneys in State of Kentucky v. Austin Moore?
Plaintiff's attorney: Larry Cleveland. Defendant's attorney: James Kay and Jim Boyd.
When was State of Kentucky v. Austin Moore decided?
This case was decided on May 3, 2018.