Rosedale Criminal Term Week 2 Update:

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Carr Law Firm represented an individual charged with Ct I: First Degree Murder and Ct II: Aggravated Assault. These charges stem from a shooting incident at a block party at Waxhaw Park in October 2021 where two people were killed and multiple people injured.

After a four day trial, the jury was unable to come to a unanimous decision as to any count and said they were hopelessly deadlocked.

The Court declared a mistrial.

This case will be retried at the earliest in October 2025.

Attorney Mike Carr at the Mississippi Association for Justice Seminar

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Attorney Mike Carr presenting at the Mississippi Association for Justice 2025 Criminal Law seminar in Crystal Springs. Titled “Tickets to the Show”, this lecture discussed effective use of visual/demonstrative aides during cross examination and closing argument, particularly focusing on primary source data such as body cam footage.

Big thank you to Kitchens Law Firm for hosting their annual crawfish boil after the event for all the attendees, politicians, law enforcement, and friends. Mississippi hospitality at its finest.

Order Canceling Trial Due to no Court Reporter

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This makes 5 full months and 5 criminal court terms in all 5 courthouses where Judge Nowell cannot have a trial due to lack of a court reporter.

We have people sitting in jails throughout the 11th Circuit Court District who cannot have their day in court.

We have victims of crime who cannot have their day in court.

The Court has to lower bonds and release individuals pre-trial who they normally may not release - because people cannot be perpetually held without a certain and speedy trial date.

All because of lack of a court reporter.

Fortunately I’ve just been told Judge Nowell has a court reporter starting July 1st.

🚨Another Case Dismissed!🚨

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More than a year ago, PBA client officer Zack Jenkins and the City of Senatobia were named in a $2M lawsuit for arresting a minor for public urination. This officer was blasted all over the media and made into a person he is not.

The US District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi dismissed the case this week for lack of a constitutional violation.

Again, we are thankful Officer Jenkins is a PBA member and trusted Carr Law Firm with his case.

3 for 3 this week!

🚨PBA Member Reinstated!!🚨

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Officer from a local police force received word he was terminated while on medical leave. Fortunately this officer was a Police Benevolent Association Member. The PBA called us with this assignment - and we got to work.

After an almost 4 hour board meeting last night, the officer was reinstated WITH backpay!

Carr Law Firm has proudly served as contract counsel for PBA for more than 15 years. We represent law enforcement across north Mississippi on a wide vsriety of legal issues in federal and state courts.

If you are law enforcement, we strongly recommend you become a PBA member.

11th Circuit Trial Updates:

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This week, there were overlapping criminal trial weeks in the 11th Circuit. 3 weeks of trials in Quitman County are ending, and 4 weeks of Tunica trials are beginning

Quitman County Criminal Trial Term Week 3 update:

One Aggravated Assault case was remanded to the file. No other pleas no trials

Tunica County Criminal Trial term Week 1 update:

One plea to manslaughter

3 defendant armed robbery dismissed

No trials.

6 cases remaining on docket

CLF Attorney Jessica Carr - Serving the Children of our Community!

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CLF atty Jessica Carr and the work she is doing with many others to develop, fund, and physically build a Children’s Advocacy Center - and serve on its board. A critical need for the Delta as the nearest CACs are all more than 100 miles away and all are at capacity. One way to lower crime and make our communities better? Stop generational mental and physical trauma, prevent domestic violence, teach children self worth, and rebuild the family unit.