Judge Melissa Phinn Archives - Page 13 of 21

Homicide Defendant Denies Option of having a Court Trial

Details With a rise in Covid-19 cases, the court has suspended jury trials which caused a postponement in a 31-year-old homicide defendant’s trial on Jan. 4 before Baltimore City Circuit Court... Read More

25-Year-Old Baltimore Man Fatally Shoots Roommate Over Dispute

Details A Baltimore man accused of murder rejected a plea offer of life plus 20 years on Jan. 5 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn. Jonathan Bowman, 25, is... Read More

Murder Defendant’s Trial Set for August

Details A murder defendant, who is currently being held in Cecil County, was scheduled for a trial in August. Brandi Richardson is charged with first-degree murder and firearm use during a... Read More

Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant Takes Plea

Details A man accused of a non-fatal shooting in 2020 accepted a plea deal from the prosecution on Dec. 16. Ronald Williamson was charged with 12 counts connected to the shooting.... Read More

Murder Defendant Returns to Reception Court in New Year

By Baltimore Witness Staff - December 14, 2021
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details A defendant charged with a 2020 murder is set to return to reception court in January. Ronald Alston, 34, is charged with first-degree murder, robbery, and conspiracy to commit robbery... Read More

Homicide Defendant Scheduled to Return to Reception Court

Details A homicide defendant is set to return to reception court after his defense attorney could not be reached Dec. 7. Cortez Johnson is charged with first-degree murder, use of a... Read More

Homicide Defendant’s Trial Date Set in July

By Baltimore Witness Staff - December 9, 2021
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details A homicide defendant, who is slated to get a private attorney, was scheduled for trial for July 7. Kyree Davis, 22, is charged with first-degree murder, firearm use during a... Read More

Non-fatal Shooting Defendant Accepts Plea

Details A defendant charged in a non-fatal shooting, who was also injured, accepted a plea agreement Dec. 7. Rondell Ross was charged with attempt to kill or murder, second-degree murder, first-degree... Read More

Acceptance of Plea Agreement in Another Case Would Dismiss Defendant’s Non-Fatal Shooting Case

Details A non-fatal shooting defendant’s decision to accept or reject two plea agreements in separate cases will determine whether a third case involving a non-fatal shooting would be dismissed. The 20-year-old... Read More

19-Year-Old Attempted Murder Defendant Trial is Scheduled for May

Details A 19-year-old Baltimore resident accused of an attempted murder earlier this year was offered a plea on Dec. 1 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn. Kyashia Walker, is... Read More

Shooting Defendant Accepts Plea Deal

By Baltimore Witness Staff - December 1, 2021
Court | Home Page | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details A Baltimore man allegedly involved in a non-fatal shooting accepts a plea offer on Dec. 1 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn. A 29-year-old is charged with possession... Read More

Homicide Defendant Rejects Plea Offer

Details A Baltimore man accused of homicide was offered a plea on Nov. 30 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn. Anthony Priester, 30, is charged with two counts of... Read More

Transfer Hearing Set in Case for Teen Charged As Adult

Details Counsel discussed a potential date for a teen’s transfer hearing from the Department of Youth Services during a court hearing on Nov. 30 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa... Read More

Defendant Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting Offered Plea

Details A Baltimore woman allegedly involved in a non-fatal shooting rejected a plea offer on Nov. 30 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn. Shakira Anderson, 37, is charged with... Read More

Victim’s Mother Says Her Son’s Death was a ‘Deep, Intrinsic Loss’

Details The mother of a homicide victim said her son’s death was a deep and intrinsic loss to her and her family during an impact statement in Baltimore City Circuit Court... Read More

Judge Grants Postponement in Non-Fatal Shooting Case

Details A defendant’s case was postponed on Nov. 22 to give him time to review a plea offer and attend a violation of probation hearing on Nov. 23. The 26-year-old Baltimore... Read More

Homicide Defendant Has Case Rescheduled for Court in December

Details Counsel in a homicide case requested to postpone their reception court hearing to review new discovery. Terry McKinnon, 23, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder, three counts of... Read More

Trial Date Set in Non-Fatal Shooting Case

Details A trial date was set for a non-fatal shooting defendant after his attorney told a Baltimore City Circuit Court judge that he had not yet had the opportunity to review... Read More

Judge Sets Trial Date in Non-Fatal Shooting Case

Details A judge at the Baltimore City Circuit Court scheduled a trial date for a non-fatal shooting defendant who decided to reject a plea offer from the prosecution on Nov. 11.... Read More

Three Co-Defendants Offered Plea in Homicide Case

Details A motions trial was set for three co-defendants involved in a homicide in May before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn. Omarion Anderson, 18, William Clinton III, 19, and... Read More

21-year-old baltimore man offered a plea

Details A Baltimore man accused of homicide was offered a plea deal on Nov. 2 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn. Singleton Duppins, 21, is charged with first-degree murder,... Read More

Defendant Charged with Murder of Dante Barksdale Rejects Plea Offer

Details A Baltimore man accused of homicide was given a plea offer on Nov. 2 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn. Garrick Powell, 28, is charged with first-degree murder,... Read More

Postponement Granted in Non-Fatal Shooting Case

Details A defendant’s case was postponed on Nov. 2 to give him time to review a plea offer. The 24-year-old Baltimore resident is charged with two counts of third-degree sex offense,... Read More

30-Year-Old Baltimore Woman Rejects Plea Offer

Details A Baltimore woman who was allegedly involved in a non-fatal shooting rejected a plea offer before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn. The defendant, 30, is charged with... Read More