Sumrall & Welch, PLLC Criminal Defense Case Results

First Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault No Billed by the Grand Jury

Seth Wilder was arrested for 1st Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault by the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office. Sumrall & Welch were hired to defend him. They requested he be allowed to testify in front of the Grand Jury. His case was presented, and Seth testified. After consideration, the Grand Jury no billed his case.

Rankin Man Facing 1st Degree Murder Charge

Reversal in Court of Appeals

The Mississippi Court of Appeals reversed the revocation of Randy Bell. Bell had previously pled guilty to Aggravated Assault and was sentenced to 20 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections with 5 to serve. While on probation, a warrant was issued for his arrest. The prosecutor who handled his plea was elected Judge and as Judge, revoked his suspended time and sentenced him to serve his suspended time in prison. Bell hired Sumrall & Welch to appeal the revocation and the Court of Appeals reversed his revocation sentence. Opinion

Second Degree Murder Charge Dismissed

Anthony Alexander was indicted for Second Degree Murder, in Pike County, Mississippi. Through counsel, he immediately demanded a speedy trial. Again, through counsel, he demanded that his case be tried first in the Term of Court. When the case was called, Alexander announced he was ready for trial, but the State requested a continuance. Alexander objected and moved to have the case dismissed for lack of a speedy trial. Rather than have the Court potentially dismiss the case, the State moved to dismiss it. Alexander was immediately freed. He was defended by Toby Welch.

Not Guilty On Trafficking In Pike County

Hadie Varnado was indicted for trafficking more than 30 grams of Methamphetamine, in Pike County, Mississippi. His trial commenced in Magnolia, Mississippi. After approximately 15 minutes of deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty. He was defended by Toby Welch.

Not Guilty On 1st Degree Murder In Madison County

Guy Wesley Creel was indicted for 1st Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. His case was tried in Canton. After 2 hours of deliberation, Creel was convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon but acquitted as to 1st Degree and 2nd Degree Murder. He was defended by Sumrall & Welch with Toby Welch lead trial counsel.

Directed Verdict In Pike County

Willie Roberts was indicted by a Pike County Grand Jury for DUI 4th. After approximately 20 minutes of testimony, the Court granted his Directed Verdict. His trial counsel was Toby Welch.

Not Guilty In Pike County

A Pike County Grand Jury indicted Arlaundris Jones for Armed Robbery. He was defended by Sumrall & Welch. After approximately 45 minutes of deliberation, the jury acquitted Jones of Armed Robbery. Toby Welch was his trial counsel.

Not Guilty In Rankin County

Paul Lee Phillips was indicted for Felonious Child Abuse in Rankin County, Mississippi. A trial was held, where a jury deliberated for less than an hour finding Mr. Phillips not guilty. Phillips was defended by Sumrall & Welch.

Another Victory In Hinds County

Quantas Turner was indicted as a 99-19-83 habitual offender for aggravated assault. He was represented by Sumrall & Welch, and was found not guilty by a Hinds County jury.

Two Victories In Pike County

Circuit Judge Michael Taylor granted a Motion to Dismiss for Double Jeopardy in State v. William Martin. On the same day, Judge Taylor granted Jahadd Allen’s Motion for New Trial. Allen had been convicted of four counts of Armed Robbery, but due to discovery violations, the Court granted Allen a new trial.