Barnett v. State
Mississippi Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
725 So.2d 797 (1998)
Billy Joe BARNETT
v.
STATE of Mississippi.
No. 95-KA-00353-SCT.
Supreme Court of Mississippi.
June 11, 1998.
Rehearing Denied August 13, 1998.
P.J. Townsend, Drew, Attorney for Appellant.
Office of the Attorney General by Dewitt Allred, Attorney for Appellee.
EN BANC.
McRAE, Justice, for the Court:
¶ 1. Billy Joe Barnett appeals from a jury verdict in the Circuit Court of Attala County finding him guilty of the murder of Jerry Tavares. The appellant brings forth numerous issues, including whether the admission into evidence of a statement made during plea discussions constituted…
Also in this document: Dissent · McRAE; Dissent · McRAE.
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