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State of Oklahoma v. Adrian Wayne Jackson
Date: 04-22-2026
Case Number: CF-2025-208
Judge: Bret Smith
Court: District Court, Muskogee County, Oklahoma
Plaintiff's Attorney: Sean Waters
Defendant's Attorney: Kent Morlan
Description:
Muskogee, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer Kent Morlan represented Adrian Wayne Jackson who was charged with felony murder and possession of a firearm after former conviction of a felony.
Adrian Jackson shot and killed Ben Howell during a confrontation between the two in Boynton, Oklahoma on May 8, 2026. Howell went to where Jackson was visiting with two other men to assault and batter him, but Jackson, who was afraid of Howell, retreated to a truck owned by his boss in an effort to avoid conflict with Howell. However, Howell followed him and verbally attacked Jackson and threatened to kill him. Jackson pulled a gun and shot Howell in the chest three times. Howell died as a result of his injuries.
The Court ruled that Jackson could not assert self defense because, under Oklahoma law he could not use a gun to defend himself.
Adrian Jackson shot and killed Ben Howell during a confrontation between the two in Boynton, Oklahoma on May 8, 2026. Howell went to where Jackson was visiting with two other men to assault and batter him, but Jackson, who was afraid of Howell, retreated to a truck owned by his boss in an effort to avoid conflict with Howell. However, Howell followed him and verbally attacked Jackson and threatened to kill him. Jackson pulled a gun and shot Howell in the chest three times. Howell died as a result of his injuries.
The Court ruled that Jackson could not assert self defense because, under Oklahoma law he could not use a gun to defend himself.
Outcome:
The Defendant elected to accept the offer made by the prosecutor to a 30 year sentence with 15 years to be served in prison, followed by 15 years on probation.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Oklahoma v. Adrian Wayne Jackson?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to accept the offer made by the prosecutor to a 30 year sentence with 15 years to be served in prison, followed by 15 years on probation.
Which court heard State of Oklahoma v. Adrian Wayne Jackson?
This case was heard in District Court, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, ok. The presiding judge was Bret Smith.
Who were the attorneys in State of Oklahoma v. Adrian Wayne Jackson?
Plaintiff's attorney: Sean Waters. Defendant's attorney: Kent Morlan.
When was State of Oklahoma v. Adrian Wayne Jackson decided?
This case was decided on April 22, 2026.