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Commonwealth of Virginia v. Demetrius Roots, Jr.

Date: 07-14-2021

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Judge: David E. Johnson

Court: Circuit Court, Chesterfield County, Virginia

Plaintiff's Attorney: Stacey Davenport, Chesterfield County's Commonwealth's Attorney

Defendant's Attorney: Best Chesterfield Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory

Description:

Chesterfield, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant who was charged with second degree murder, 18.2-32, for allegedly killing Bryson Mitchell, age 18, for stealing a car belonging to Roots' girlfriend in 2019. 
 
Mitchell was found shot in a crashed car in the early hours of September 26, 2019. 
 
Defendant pleaded not guilty.

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty to the verdict rendered by the jury was set aside by the judge.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of Commonwealth of Virginia v. Demetrius Roots, Jr.?

The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty to the verdict rendered by the jury was set aside by the judge.

Which court heard Commonwealth of Virginia v. Demetrius Roots, Jr.?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Chesterfield County, Virginia, VA. The presiding judge was David E. Johnson.

Who were the attorneys in Commonwealth of Virginia v. Demetrius Roots, Jr.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Stacey Davenport, Chesterfield County's Commonwealth's Attorney. Defendant's attorney: Best Chesterfield Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was Commonwealth of Virginia v. Demetrius Roots, Jr. decided?

This case was decided on July 14, 2021.