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State of Missouri v. Jonas Phillips
Date: 09-19-2023
Case Number: 20CG-CC00274
Judge: Benjamin F. Lewis
Court: Circuit Court, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Plaintiff's Attorney: Cape Girardeau County Missouri District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
The evidence at trial showed that Phillips and two other individuals, D.V. and E.C., drove to an apartment to complete a drug deal. The daughter of the apartment owner ("Victim's Sister") met them at the door. The owner of the apartment ("Victim's Mother") told Phillips and E.C. to leave. D.V. went inside, and Phillips and E.C. went back to the car.
While D.V. was in the apartment, he had an argument with the apartment owner's son ("Victim") and several of Victim's friends. D.V. testified that they tried to rob him and that he believed Phillips could have heard yelling as he waited outside. The men chased D.V. from the apartment. Shortly thereafter, Phillips opened fire, fatally wounding Victim and injuring one of Victim's friends. D.V. testified that he did not think Phillips had any reason to shoot at the men who were chasing him.
Cape Girardeau, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder.
The evidence at trial showed that Phillips and two other individuals, D.V. and E.C., drove to an apartment to complete a drug deal. The daughter of the apartment owner ("Victim's Sister") met them at the door. The owner of the apartment ("Victim's Mother") told Phillips and E.C. to leave. D.V. went inside, and Phillips and E.C. went back to the car.
While D.V. was in the apartment, he had an argument with the apartment owner's son ("Victim") and several of Victim's friends. D.V. testified that they tried to rob him and that he believed Phillips could have heard yelling as he waited outside. The men chased D.V. from the apartment. Shortly thereafter, Phillips opened fire, fatally wounding Victim and injuring one of Victim's friends. D.V. testified that he did not think Phillips had any reason to shoot at the men who were chasing him.
Outcome:
Convicted.
Affirmed.
Affirmed.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Missouri v. Jonas Phillips?
The outcome was: Convicted. Affirmed.
Which court heard State of Missouri v. Jonas Phillips?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Benjamin F. Lewis.
Who were the attorneys in State of Missouri v. Jonas Phillips?
Plaintiff's attorney: Cape Girardeau County Missouri District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Cape Girardeau Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Missouri v. Jonas Phillips decided?
This case was decided on September 19, 2023.