Client Found Not Guilty in First-Degree Manslaughter Jury Trial
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Client B.S., a Tulsa police officer, was charged with first-degree manslaughter following a fatal shooting during a traffic stop. The incident involved an unarmed individual and was captured by dash camera and police helicopter footage. This case garnered national media coverage, public protests, and widespread scrutiny throughout the trial.
Defending Tulsa Attorney Shannon McMurray’s Advocacy Resulted in Acquittal Following a High-Profile Jury Trial
After extensive pretrial litigation, the case proceeded to a full jury trial. The prosecution argued the shooting was unjustified, while the defense presented evidence regarding the client’s perception of threat, law enforcement training, and decision-making given the case circumstances. Defense presented video evidence, expert testimony, toxicology reports, and witnesses in support of its case.
The jury returned a unanimous verdict finding the client not guilty of first-degree manslaughter. Shannon’s advocacy, trial skills, and defense guided her client through one of the most closely watched and highly scrutinized trials in Oklahoma history, resulting in complete acquittal and avoiding conviction and prison time for her client.
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