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Man Charged with 5 Counts of Manslaughter

admin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:09:43 +0000

A Louisiana man, David Jones, was recently charged with five counts of manslaughter after he caused a wreck that killed a family, including two parents, a child, and two foster children. Jones remained hospitalized from the injuries sustained in the car wreck. The bond was set at $100,000 for each count of manslaughter. Jones ran a red light and struck the minivan of a family leaving a Sunday morning church function.

If you have been accused of manslaughter, it is advised to contact an experienced criminal lawyer to fight for your rights. Contact the Rhode Island manslaughter attorney James Powderly today at 401.662.9006 to discuss your specific situation.

Man Acquitted of Arson, Murder Charges

admin — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:56:22 +0000

A man accused of setting fire to an apartment as revenge against a rival gang member and instead causing the death of a disabled man has been acquitted by a jury.

Eric King, 35, had been charged with arson and murder in connection with a fire at a Dorchester apartment in August 2001 which resulted in the death of Shelby Caddell.

Three of King’s co-defendant have pleaded guilty to a variety of charges in connection with the incident.

If you have been accused of a crime, make sure you put up a good defense. Call Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer James Powderly at 401-662-9006.