Our Law Firm in Trial

Durham teenager’s First-Degree Murder charges dismissed during jury selection

(2017)

by David Zimmerman

Closing argument:  “It was seven days before Christmas.  My client didn’t want to die.”

The State’s case: a shell game, a cover up and a railroad.  And a bit of shape-shifting . . .

State v. Carlos Antonio Riley, Jr. (found not guilty of shooting a police officer)(2015)

Carlos Riley Trial Defense Final Closing Arguments part 1

Carlos Riley Trial Defense Final Closing Arguments part 2

1 Shot Fired by Officer

Charns: Forms show Durham police officer shot himself

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