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State of Oklahoma v. Michael DeWayne Smith
Date: 04-26-2007
Case Number: 2007 OK CR 16
Judge: Not Available
Court: District Court, Oklahoma County, Oklahma
Plaintiff's Attorney: Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with First-Degree murder, etc.
Michael DeWayne Smith, was tried by jury for the following crimes: Burglary in the First Degree in violation of 21 O.S.2001, § 1431 (Count 1); two counts of Murder in the First Degree in violation of 21 O.S.2001, § 701.7 (Counts 2 and 3); Robbery with a Firearm in violation of 21 O.S.2001, § 801 (Count 4); and Arson in the First Degree in violation of 21 O.S.2001, § 1401 (Count 5), in Case Number CF-2002-1329 in the District Court of Oklahoma County. The jury returned verdicts of guilty on all five counts. In the penalty stage of the trial the jury found the existence of two aggravating circumstances and set punishment at death for the murders. 1 The jury fixed the punishment for the burglary at twenty years imprisonment; for the robbery at thirty years; and for the arson at thirty-five years with a fine of $25,000.00. The Honorable Twyla Mason Gray sentenced Smith on each count in accordance with the jury's verdicts.
When the indictment or information is filed, the defendant must be arraigned thereon before the court in which it is filed, if triable therein; if not, before the court to which it is removed or transmitted.
Michael DeWayne Smith, was tried by jury for the following crimes: Burglary in the First Degree in violation of 21 O.S.2001, § 1431 (Count 1); two counts of Murder in the First Degree in violation of 21 O.S.2001, § 701.7 (Counts 2 and 3); Robbery with a Firearm in violation of 21 O.S.2001, § 801 (Count 4); and Arson in the First Degree in violation of 21 O.S.2001, § 1401 (Count 5), in Case Number CF-2002-1329 in the District Court of Oklahoma County. The jury returned verdicts of guilty on all five counts. In the penalty stage of the trial the jury found the existence of two aggravating circumstances and set punishment at death for the murders. 1 The jury fixed the punishment for the burglary at twenty years imprisonment; for the robbery at thirty years; and for the arson at thirty-five years with a fine of $25,000.00. The Honorable Twyla Mason Gray sentenced Smith on each count in accordance with the jury's verdicts.
When the indictment or information is filed, the defendant must be arraigned thereon before the court in which it is filed, if triable therein; if not, before the court to which it is removed or transmitted.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Oklahoma v. Michael DeWayne Smith?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard State of Oklahoma v. Michael DeWayne Smith?
This case was heard in District Court, Oklahoma County, Oklahma, OK. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of Oklahoma v. Michael DeWayne Smith?
Plaintiff's attorney: Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Oklahoma City Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Oklahoma v. Michael DeWayne Smith decided?
This case was decided on April 26, 2007.