Terroristic-Act Acquittal and No Prison Sentence in Craighead County Trial
A client represented by Zach Morrison and co-counsel Mark Rees was acquitted of a terroristic-act charge after a Craighead County jury trial in May 2023 arising from a Jonesboro shooting.
The jury convicted the client of aggravated assault and criminal mischief. NEA Report reported a $1,000 fine on each count and probation, with no prison sentence, despite the prosecution’s request for 12 years in prison.
Although the verdict included convictions, the defense achieved two consequential results: an acquittal on the terroristic-act charge and a sentence that avoided the prison term sought by the State.
Every case depends on its own facts and circumstances. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
The jury convicted the client of aggravated assault and criminal mischief. NEA Report reported a $1,000 fine on each count and probation, with no prison sentence, despite the prosecution’s request for 12 years in prison.
Although the verdict included convictions, the defense achieved two consequential results: an acquittal on the terroristic-act charge and a sentence that avoided the prison term sought by the State.
Every case depends on its own facts and circumstances. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.