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The State of New Hampshire v. John Fortune
Date: 09-10-2024
Case Number: 2022-0397
Judge: Honigberg
Court: Superior County, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Plaintiff's Attorney: Merrimack County, New Hampshire County Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
The defendant, John Fortune, appeals his conviction following a jury trial in Superior Court (Honigberg, J.) of selling a controlled drug resulting in death, see RSA 318-B:2, I-a (2017); RSA 318-B:26, IX (2017 & Supp. 2023). On appeal, the defendant argues that the trial court erred in: (1) refusing to dismiss the death resulting charge for improper venue; and (2) refusing to give a requested lesser-included offense instruction. We reverse and remand.
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State v. Fortune, 2024 N.H. 52, 2022-0397 (N.H. Sep 10, 2024)
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The defendant, John Fortune, appeals his conviction following a jury trial in Superior Court (Honigberg, J.) of selling a controlled drug resulting in death, see RSA 318-B:2, I-a (2017); RSA 318-B:26, IX (2017 & Supp. 2023). On appeal, the defendant argues that the trial court erred in: (1) refusing to dismiss the death resulting charge for improper venue; and (2) refusing to give a requested lesser-included offense instruction. We reverse and remand.
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State v. Fortune, 2024 N.H. 52, 2022-0397 (N.H. Sep 10, 2024)
Outcome:
Reversed and remanded.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of The State of New Hampshire v. John Fortune?
The outcome was: Reversed and remanded.
Which court heard The State of New Hampshire v. John Fortune?
This case was heard in Superior County, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, NH. The presiding judge was Honigberg.
Who were the attorneys in The State of New Hampshire v. John Fortune?
Plaintiff's attorney: Merrimack County, New Hampshire County Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Concord Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was The State of New Hampshire v. John Fortune decided?
This case was decided on September 10, 2024.