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State of Mississippi v. Nicholas R. Wagner

Date: 12-10-2024

Case Number: 2023-KA-01123-COA

Judge: Lisa P. Dodson

Court: Circuit Court, Hancock County, Mississippi

Plaintiff's Attorney: Hancock County, Mississippi District Attorney's Office

Defendant's Attorney:



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Bay St. Louis, Mississippi criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant charged with felony aggravated domestic violence.



On August 25, 2023, Nicholas Wagner was found guilty of felony aggravated domestic violence. The circuit court sentenced Wagner to twenty years, with eight years suspended, leaving twelve years to serve in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, and three years of post-release supervision. Wagner filed a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or, alternatively, a new trial, which the circuit court denied.





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CRIMINAL LAW. FELONY AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. The appellant challenged his conviction for felony aggravated domestic violence, where the jury found him guilty based on evidence of physical assault and threats made during an altercation with his girlfriend.



CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. APPELLATE REVIEW UNDER LINDSEY BRIEF. The appellate counsel, representing the indigent appellant, filed a Lindsey brief, asserting there were no arguable issues for appeal following a diligent review of the trial proceedings, after which the appellate court independently affirmed the conviction due to insufficient grounds for appeal.



Key Phrases Felony aggravated domestic violence. Motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. Lindsey brief. Mississippi Department of Corrections. Pro se supplemental brief.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of Mississippi v. Nicholas R. Wagner?

The outcome was: Affirmed

Which court heard State of Mississippi v. Nicholas R. Wagner?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Hancock County, Mississippi, MS. The presiding judge was Lisa P. Dodson.

Who were the attorneys in State of Mississippi v. Nicholas R. Wagner?

Plaintiff's attorney: Hancock County, Mississippi District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Bay St. Louis Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was State of Mississippi v. Nicholas R. Wagner decided?

This case was decided on December 10, 2024.