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Pierce, Randy Grant
X  2014-JP-01309-SCT

Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance v. Rickey W. Thompson; LC Case #: 2013-104/131/166; Ruling Date: 09/17/2014; Ruling Judge: H. Clark, II; Majority Opinion: Pierce, J. Disposition: Lee County Justice Court Judge Rickey W. Thompson shall be removed from office, effective on the date of issuance of this Court's mandate, fined $3,500, and assessed costs in the amount of $7,693.38. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler, King and Coleman, JJ., Concur.

In Re: Mississippi Rules of Evidence; Disposition: Rule 105 of the Mississippi Rules of Evidence is amended and the Comment to that Rule is struck in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit "A." The amendment to the Rule and the striking of the Comment shall be effective on July 1, 2015. The Clerk of this Court shall spread this order upon the minutes of Court and forward a certified copy to West Publishing Company for publication in the advance sheets of Southern Reporter, Third Series (Mississippi Edition), and in the next edition of Mississippi Rules of Court. All Justices Agree. Order entered.

Willie Kinzie v. Belk Department Stores, L.P., Belk, Inc., David Flowers, Shanay Grant, Kathy Coffey, Donald Smith, Nikki Daggins, Ray Faja and Staffmark Investment, LLC; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-10-901CIV; Ruling Date: 07/05/2012; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by the Appellees is denied. Randolph, P.J., Pierce and Coleman, JJ., would grant.

Glenda Cascio v. Alfa Mutual Insurance Company, as Subrogee of Belinda Patterson, and Belinda Patterson, Individually; Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case #: CI03-0218; Ruling Date: 07/11/2012; Ruling Judge: Robert Helfrich; Disposition: The petition for writ of certiorari filed by Glenda Cascio was granted on February 11, 2015, in order to carefully review the issues and record in this matter. Having done so, the Court now finds that there is no need for further review, and the writ of certiorari should be dismissed. On the Court's own motion, the writ of certiorari is dismissed. Pierce, J., for the Court. Order entered.

Glenda Cascio v. Alfa Mutual Insurance Company, as Subrogee of Belinda Patterson, and Belinda Patterson, Individually; Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case #: CI03-0218; Ruling Date: 07/11/2012; Ruling Judge: Robert Helfrich; Disposition: The Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae brief filed by the Mississippi Creditors Attorneys Association is denied. Order entered.

Corey Lathan a/k/a Corey Jamar Lathan v. State of Mississippi; Lowndes Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2012-0076-CR1K; Ruling Date: 09/07/2012; Ruling Judge: James Kitchens, Jr.; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Corey Lathan is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

In The Matter of The Dissolution of The Marriage of James Albert Hanlin and Melanie D. Hanlin: James Albert Hanlin v. Melanie D. Hanlin; Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: G2005-1915T/1; Ruling Date: 09/27/2012; Ruling Judge: J. Thomas; Majority Opinion: Kitchens, J. Disposition: Reversed and Rendered. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Chandler, King and Coleman, JJ., Concur. Randolph, P.J., and Lamar, J., Concur in Part and in Result Without Separate Written Opinion. Pierce, J., not participating.

Charles David Burleson, II a/k/a Charles Burleson v. State of Mississippi; Prentiss Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR10-219; Ruling Date: 10/12/2012; Ruling Judge: James Roberts, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Waller, C.J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Dickinson, P.J., Chandler and Coleman, JJ., Concur. Kitchens, J., Concurs in Part and in Result With Separate Written Opinion Joined by King, J. King, J., Concurs in Part and in Result Without Separate Written Opinion. Pierce, J., Dissents With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Randolph, P.J., and Lamar, J. Concurring in Part and in Result Opinion: Kitchens, J. Votes: King, J., Joins This Opinion. Dissenting Opinion: Pierce, J. Votes: Randolph, P.J., and Lamar, J., Join This Opinion.

Jeffery Mitchum a/k/a Jeffrey Odell Mitchum v. State of Mississippi; Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case #: 23,830; Ruling Date: 02/13/2013; Ruling Judge: William Chapman, III; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Jeffery Mitchum is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

Brian Williams a/k/a Bryan Williams v. State of Mississippi; Sunflower Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2013-0207; Ruling Date: 08/22/2013; Ruling Judge: Margaret Carey-McCray; Disposition: The Motion to Issue Order to Temporary Stay Proceedings filed by Brian Williams is denied. The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Williams is dismissed. Order entered.

Kep LaFoon v. State of Mississippi; Marshall Circuit Court; LC Case #: CV2013-210; Ruling Date: 09/12/2013; Ruling Judge: Andrew Howorth; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Kep LaFoon is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

Leslie Galloway, III a/k/a Leslie Galloway a/k/a Leslie "Bo" Galloway, III v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: B2401-09-00468; Ruling Date: 06/06/2013; Ruling Judge: Roger Clark; Disposition: Within ten (10) days of the entry of this order, the State of Mississippi shall file a response to the Motion to Seal Documents, and to the Motion to Withdraw Incorrect Electronically-Filed Exhibits 53 and to Withdraw Exhibit 15 and Substitute it with a Redacted Exhibit 15. Agreeing with this Order: Waller, C.J., Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler, Pierce and King, JJ. Disagreeing with this Order: Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., and Coleman, J. Order entered.

John H. Mallett, M.D., Stephen C. Jones, M.D., Biloxi OBGYN Clinic, P.A., Ronnie Ali, D.O., Douglas McBride, M.O., Paragon Contracting Services, Inc., and GPCH-GP, Inc., d/b/a Garden Park Medical Center v. Amy Dye and Todd Dye; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: A2401-13-117; Ruling Date: 10/18/2013; Ruling Judge: Lisa Dodson; Disposition: On the Court's own motion, four of the justices of this court are of the opinion that the judgment of the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Harrison County should be affirmed, and four are of the opinion that it should be reversed. Accordingly, as the judgment of the trial court has not been decided to be erroneous by a majority of the justices sitting in this case, we affirm, without opinion, the judgment of the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Harrison County, and we remand this case for further proceedings consistent with this court's judgment of affirmance. Dickinson, P.J., objects to the order with separate written statement joined by Pierce and Coleman, JJ. Waller, C.J., not participating. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Order entered.

Richard Epps v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 12-1-259; Ruling Date: 02/18/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Calvin Williams, Jr. v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-497; Ruling Date: 02/11/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Tramaine Callahan v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-087; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Lawrence Luster v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-914; Ruling Date: 02/11/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Eric Weston v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-1-011; Ruling Date: 02/11/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Jeremy Thompson v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 13-1-190; Ruling Date: 02/11/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Cedric Hawkins v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-565; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Edward Samuel v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-919; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

John F. Gross a/k/a John Felix Gross v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-115CRW; Ruling Date: 02/17/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Earnest Ray Brown v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-781; Ruling Date: 02/11/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Reginald Jackson v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 08-0-558; Ruling Date: 02/11/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Jeremy Myers v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0915; Ruling Date: 02/10/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Timothy Powell v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-361CRW; Ruling Date: 02/17/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Solomon McNulty v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-617; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Antwan Smith v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 13-1-679; Ruling Date: 02/11/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Larry Dunn v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-962(1)(2); Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Theresa McDonald v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 10-1-205; Ruling Date: 02/18/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Kenton Hurst v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-948; Ruling Date: 02/18/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Jalesa Holt-Ball v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 13-1-397; Ruling Date: 02/11/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

James Pierre Williams v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-654; Ruling Date: 02/18/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Troylanden Harris v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 13-1-090; Ruling Date: 02/10/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Dewayne Thompson v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-962CRW; Ruling Date: 02/17/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Olajuwan Clement v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-660; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Cedrick Jones v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 13-0-232; Ruling Date: 02/18/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Ronnie Wayne Carpenter v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-806; Ruling Date: 02/18/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

LaQuita Richardson v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 13-1-642CRW; Ruling Date: 02/11/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Gerry Lewis v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 10-0-222; Ruling Date: 02/11/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Victor Austin v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-876; Ruling Date: 02/10/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Lorenzo Moore v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 13-0-956/14-1-016; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Ervin Potts v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-863; Ruling Date: 02/11/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Cameron Travelsted v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 11-1-694; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

William Mays v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 09-0-242; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Kenneth Johnson v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 12-0-861; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Jarvis Harper v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 13-0-793; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Andre Luckett v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 13-0-125; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Brandan Baham v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 11-1-490; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Robert Simpson v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 12-0-070/12-1-142; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Eric Clowers v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 12-0-632; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Thomas McDaniel v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 13-1-122/14-0-782; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Ben Hawkins v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 13-04-472; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Rodriguez Paige v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 13-1-586; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Ryan Cooper v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 13-0-768; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Erica Johnson v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 13-0-394; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

April Alford v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 13-0-837; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Mary Hicks v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 12-0-523; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Malcolm Horton v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 12-0-527; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Scott Foster v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 11-1-555; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Cortaia Washington v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 12-0-759; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

David Thomas v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 12-0-585; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Ladedrica Thomas v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 13-1-569; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Chris Harrell v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 10-0-715; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Joseph White v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 12-0-904; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Jeffery Wesley v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 10-1-379; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Octavius Booker v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 12-1-239; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Matthew Jackson v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 12-0-214; Ruling Date: 02/13/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.

In Re: Office of the Hinds County Public Defender; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 12-1-259; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Court finds that the Motions for Leave to File Briefs of Amicus Curiae should be granted. Except to the extent provided otherwise in the foregoing findings and orders, all other motions pending in this matter are denied. The Clerk of this Court should file this order in each of the Cause Numbers that are listed within the order. Agrees in Result Only: Coleman, J. Kitchens, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees In Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by King, J. Chandler, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, JJ. King, J., Agrees in Part and Disagrees in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, J. Order entered.