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State of North Dakota v. Travis Edward Smith
Date: 04-30-2022
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Judge: Wade L. Webb
Court: District Court, Cass County, North Dakota
Plaintiff's Attorney: Cass County North Dakota District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
Description:
Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with aggravated assault.
On July 6, 2021, Travis Smith arrived at Corinth Booker's apartment wet from the rain. Booker let Smith in and gave him a change of clothes. An argument ensued and Booker demanded Smith leave his apartment. Smith shoved Booker, resulting in a fight. Smith stabbed Booker multiple times with a knife. The altercation was captured on a video camera in Booker's home. Smith fled on foot and discarded the knife used to stab Booker.
Smith was charged with aggravated assault committed with a deadly weapon. A jury trial was held in April 2022. Booker testified about the night of the altercation. The State also called Dr. Joshua Gebur as an expert to testify about Booker's injuries. Throughout the trial, the district court held several unrecorded sidebars.
Smith testified he was acting in self-defense when he stabbed Booker. He also testified he discarded the knife while fleeing from the altercation. During cross-examination, the State asked, "Now that knife is awfully important if you're trying to prove your innocence here, isn't it?" Defense counsel objected. The prosecutor rephrased the question. Counsel objected. The objection was sustained.
On July 6, 2021, Travis Smith arrived at Corinth Booker's apartment wet from the rain. Booker let Smith in and gave him a change of clothes. An argument ensued and Booker demanded Smith leave his apartment. Smith shoved Booker, resulting in a fight. Smith stabbed Booker multiple times with a knife. The altercation was captured on a video camera in Booker's home. Smith fled on foot and discarded the knife used to stab Booker.
Smith was charged with aggravated assault committed with a deadly weapon. A jury trial was held in April 2022. Booker testified about the night of the altercation. The State also called Dr. Joshua Gebur as an expert to testify about Booker's injuries. Throughout the trial, the district court held several unrecorded sidebars.
Smith testified he was acting in self-defense when he stabbed Booker. He also testified he discarded the knife while fleeing from the altercation. During cross-examination, the State asked, "Now that knife is awfully important if you're trying to prove your innocence here, isn't it?" Defense counsel objected. The prosecutor rephrased the question. Counsel objected. The objection was sustained.
Outcome:
The jury found Smith guilty of aggravated assault. Affirmed by the North Dakota Supreme Court.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of North Dakota v. Travis Edward Smith?
The outcome was: The jury found Smith guilty of aggravated assault. Affirmed by the North Dakota Supreme Court.
Which court heard State of North Dakota v. Travis Edward Smith?
This case was heard in District Court, Cass County, North Dakota, ND. The presiding judge was Wade L. Webb.
Who were the attorneys in State of North Dakota v. Travis Edward Smith?
Plaintiff's attorney: Cass County North Dakota District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Fargo Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of North Dakota v. Travis Edward Smith decided?
This case was decided on April 30, 2022.