Legal Opinion
State v. Johnson
Supreme Court of Missouri
Decided November 7, 2006No. SC 86689PublishedCited by 153 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WILLIAM RAY PRICE, JR., Judge.
A jury convicted Johnny Johnson of first-degree murder and recommended a sentence of death. The jury also convicted him of armed criminal action, kidnapping, and attempted forcible rape and recommended life sentences for these crimes. Judgment was entered consistent with the jury recommendations. Because Johnson was sentenced to death, this Court has exclusive jurisdiction of his appeal. Mo. Const, art. V, sec. 3. The judgment is affirmed.
I. Facts
Johnny Johnson’s convictions resulted from the murder of six-year old Casey Williamson on July 26, 2002. 1 Casey lived…
2Cases cited63 opinions
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