Ferrell v. Wall

OPINION

Chief Justice WILLIAMS,

for the Court.

This appeal is the most recent proceeding following the brutal, gang-style murder of John Carpenter (Carpenter) on December 18, 1995. In 1997, the defendant, Jason Ferrell (defendant), was acquitted of first-degree murder, but convicted of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, conspiracy to assault with intent to murder, and assault with intent to murder in connection with Carpenter’s untimely death. His several convictions were affirmed by this Court in State v. Oliveira, 774 A.2d 893 (R.I.2001). The state now appeals an order of the Superior…