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State of Louisiana v. Evangelisto Ramos

Date: 03-31-2023

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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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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of Louisiana v. Evangelisto Ramos?

The outcome was: 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.

Which court heard State of Louisiana v. Evangelisto Ramos?

This case was heard in District Court, Orleans Parish, Lousiana, LA.

Who were the attorneys in State of Louisiana v. Evangelisto Ramos?

Plaintiff's attorney: Orleans Parish Louisiana District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Sarah Chevinsky.

When was State of Louisiana v. Evangelisto Ramos decided?

This case was decided on March 31, 2023.