After a jury trial, defendant was convicted of second degree murder and was sentenced to 15-40 years. Ms. Connolly represented him on post conviction relief. As a result of her advocacy, the prosecutor agreed to set aside the murder conviction and defendant plead to one count of voluntary manslaughter with a sentence of 8-20 years.
Case Dismissed
Client was charged by the Department of Family Services with having sexual relations with his stepdaughter. Following multiple days of trial, the court dismissed the petition.