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State of New Jersey v. Thomas H. Outland, a/k/a Thomas Go Outland, Islam Goodwin and Thomas H. Jamison
Date: 04-03-2019
Case Number:
Judge: 16-02-0107
Court: Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Union County
Plaintiff's Attorney: Michael A. Monahan
Defendant's Attorney: Joseph E. Karkora and Michael Timothy Denny, Public Defender
Description:
Westfield, NJ - The State of New Jersey charged Thomas H. Outland, a/k/a Thomas Go Outland, Islam Goodwin and Thomas H. Jamison with second-degree conspiracy to commit robbery, N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1 and 2C:5-2, and fourth-
degree possession of an imitation firearm for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(e). He was acquitted of first-degree robbery, N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1.
five McDonald's employees testified regarding the incident,which occurred after closing on September 4, 2015. Mr. Martinez, the only victim named in the robbery count, was about to place the restaurant receipts in a safe in his office at the back. The remaining employees were cleaning and preparing for the following day.
degree possession of an imitation firearm for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(e). He was acquitted of first-degree robbery, N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1.
five McDonald's employees testified regarding the incident,which occurred after closing on September 4, 2015. Mr. Martinez, the only victim named in the robbery count, was about to place the restaurant receipts in a safe in his office at the back. The remaining employees were cleaning and preparing for the following day.
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to nine years in prison.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Defendant's Experts:
Comments:
Editor's comment: This conviction was reversed because Defendant was not allowed to represent himself at trial.
About This Case
What was the outcome of State of New Jersey v. Thomas H. Outland, a/k/a Thomas Go...?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to nine years in prison.
Which court heard State of New Jersey v. Thomas H. Outland, a/k/a Thomas Go...?
This case was heard in Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Union County, NJ. The presiding judge was 16-02-0107.
Who were the attorneys in State of New Jersey v. Thomas H. Outland, a/k/a Thomas Go...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Michael A. Monahan. Defendant's attorney: Joseph E. Karkora and Michael Timothy Denny, Public Defender.
When was State of New Jersey v. Thomas H. Outland, a/k/a Thomas Go... decided?
This case was decided on April 3, 2019.