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State of Mississippi v. Zenas Tillis
Date: 01-23-2025
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Judge: Not Available
Court: Circuit Court, Washington County, Mississipp
Plaintiff's Attorney: Washington County, Mississippi District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Greenville Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
Description:
Greenville, Mississippi, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of a weapon by a felon.
Around 03:50 a.m. on September 18, 2022, the Greenville Police Department and Greenville Fire Department were dispatched to the local hospital. Upon arrival, they found a black male later identified as Zenas Tillis standing in a tree refusing to come down. More than an hour later, Tillis complied and with help from the firemen, was safely escorted down from the tree.
As Tillis began walking away from the tree, officers noticed Tillis walking suspiciously. During a pat-down search of Tillis's person for officer safety, they discovered a machete and a pair of brass knuckles in Tillis's pants. They also found an ankle monitor on Tillis's leg and contacted the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Tillis proved to be a convicted felon unlawfully in possession of these weapons and was subsequently indicted for it. Having been previously convicted of multiple violent felonies and having served more than one year of incarceration on each offense, Tillis faced life imprisonment as a violent habitual offender. After facing a pool of Washington County jurors, Tillis pled guilty and received a ten (10) year sentence in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Laura K. Cooper and Austin Frye.
Around 03:50 a.m. on September 18, 2022, the Greenville Police Department and Greenville Fire Department were dispatched to the local hospital. Upon arrival, they found a black male later identified as Zenas Tillis standing in a tree refusing to come down. More than an hour later, Tillis complied and with help from the firemen, was safely escorted down from the tree.
As Tillis began walking away from the tree, officers noticed Tillis walking suspiciously. During a pat-down search of Tillis's person for officer safety, they discovered a machete and a pair of brass knuckles in Tillis's pants. They also found an ankle monitor on Tillis's leg and contacted the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Tillis proved to be a convicted felon unlawfully in possession of these weapons and was subsequently indicted for it. Having been previously convicted of multiple violent felonies and having served more than one year of incarceration on each offense, Tillis faced life imprisonment as a violent habitual offender. After facing a pool of Washington County jurors, Tillis pled guilty and received a ten (10) year sentence in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Laura K. Cooper and Austin Frye.
Outcome:
Defendant elected to plead guilty.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Mississippi v. Zenas Tillis?
The outcome was: Defendant elected to plead guilty.
Which court heard State of Mississippi v. Zenas Tillis?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Washington County, Mississipp, MS. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of Mississippi v. Zenas Tillis?
Plaintiff's attorney: Washington County, Mississippi District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Greenville Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Mississippi v. Zenas Tillis decided?
This case was decided on January 23, 2025.