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State of Oklahoma v. Cornelius Carpenter Love

Date: 04-01-2026

Case Number: CF-22-277

Judge: Bret Smith

Court: District Court, Muskogee County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: Joy Thorp

Defendant's Attorney: John Nobles

Description:
Muskogee, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer John Nobles represented the Defendant charged with:

1. MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE - FELONY MURDER (FELONY)

2. SHOOTING WITH INTENT TO KILL (FELONY)

3. SHOOTING WITH INTENT TO KILL (FELONY)

4. POSSESSION OF FIREARM AFTER FORMER FELONY CONVICTION (FELONY)
Outcome:
0/2026

CM: ST/J THORP; DEF/ J NOBLES; CTS-A SHERRICK DEF PLEA- GUILTY SENTENCE - CT1:10 YRS DOC, COSTS CT2-3: DISMISSED, COSTS TO THE STATE CT4: 20 YRS DOC, COSTS CT 1 & 4 TO RUN CONCURRENT TO EACH OTHER AND CONSECUTIVE TO COMANCHE CO CASE NO. CF-16-509 AND TULSA CO CASE NO. CF-21-2892. -BS
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of Oklahoma v. Cornelius Carpenter Love?

The outcome was: 0/2026 CM: ST/J THORP; DEF/ J NOBLES; CTS-A SHERRICK DEF PLEA- GUILTY SENTENCE - CT1:10 YRS DOC, COSTS CT2-3: DISMISSED, COSTS TO THE STATE CT4: 20 YRS DOC, COSTS CT 1 & 4 TO RUN CONCURRENT TO EACH OTHER AND CONSECUTIVE TO COMANCHE CO CASE NO. CF-16-509 AND TULSA CO CASE NO. CF-21-2892. -BS

Which court heard State of Oklahoma v. Cornelius Carpenter Love?

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. Cornelius Carpenter Love?

Plaintiff's attorney: Joy Thorp. Defendant's attorney: John Nobles.

When was State of Oklahoma v. Cornelius Carpenter Love decided?

This case was decided on April 1, 2026.