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State of Louisiana v. Charles Carter, Jr.
Date: 01-29-2016
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Judge: Laurie White
Court: Circuit Court, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Plaintiff's Attorney: Jason Napoli and Alex Calenda
Defendant's Attorney: John Fuller
Description:
New Orleans, LA - Defendant convicted of killing UNO student and paralyzing lawyer
The State of Louisiana charged Charles Carter, Jr., age 19, with shooting and killing Valan May during a car jacking and shooting and paralyzing New Orleans attorney Sanford Bull "Sandy" Kayner during a robbery in 2012.
The State alleged that Defendant and two other men engaged in a series of robberies that culminated in the death of May, a Navy veteran.
The State further alleged that the Defendant was part of the "Marley Gang" shot May in the back of the head after taking $25 and a GPS from him during a car jacking.
Police found the Defendant's DNA on a bandana left outside Kaynor's house.
The State of Louisiana charged Charles Carter, Jr., age 19, with shooting and killing Valan May during a car jacking and shooting and paralyzing New Orleans attorney Sanford Bull "Sandy" Kayner during a robbery in 2012.
The State alleged that Defendant and two other men engaged in a series of robberies that culminated in the death of May, a Navy veteran.
The State further alleged that the Defendant was part of the "Marley Gang" shot May in the back of the head after taking $25 and a GPS from him during a car jacking.
Police found the Defendant's DNA on a bandana left outside Kaynor's house.
Outcome:
Defendant will be sentenced to life in prison but may be eligible for parole at age 55.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Louisiana v. Charles Carter, Jr.?
The outcome was: Defendant will be sentenced to life in prison but may be eligible for parole at age 55.
Which court heard State of Louisiana v. Charles Carter, Jr.?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, LA. The presiding judge was Laurie White.
Who were the attorneys in State of Louisiana v. Charles Carter, Jr.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Jason Napoli and Alex Calenda. Defendant's attorney: John Fuller.
When was State of Louisiana v. Charles Carter, Jr. decided?
This case was decided on January 29, 2016.