Sign In
Events
Newsletters
Search

Close

Close Search

Cancel

SEARCH
MY LAW.COMNEW

Hargrove v. State

The defendant fatally shot a confidential informant multiple times in his head and abdomen.

X

Thank you for sharing!

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided.

Appellant Bruce Wayne Hargrove was convicted of malice murder in connection with the shooting death of Antonio Jamel Jordan on January 7, 1999 and was sentenced to life imprisonment.1 His motion for new trial was denied, and he appeals. On appeal, appellant claims, inter alia, that he received ineffective assistance of counsel, that the evidence was insufficient to support the verdict, that the State failed to prove venue, and that his due process rights were violated by the 12-year delay between his conviction and appeal. Finding no error, we affirm.

1. Viewed in a light most favorable to the verdict, the jury was authorized to find that the victim, a confidential informant for the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, made a controlled buy of cocaine from appellant. As a result of the buy, appellant was arrested for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. He was later charged with, and pled guilty to, a cocaine charge in federal court.

Trending Stories

 
Reprints & Licensing
Mentioned in a Law.com story?

License our industry-leading legal content to extend your thought leadership and build your brand.

LEARN MORE

More From ALM

Premium Subscription
With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now
Team Accounts
Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now
Bundle Subscriptions
Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now
Go to CLE Center
Southeastern Legal Awards 2025
May 01, 2025
Atlanta, GA

The Daily Report is honoring those attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.


Learn More
Complex Claims & Litigation Forum 2025
February 24, 2025 - February 26, 2025
Las Vegas, NV

This conference aims to help insurers and litigators better manage complex claims and litigation.


Learn More
Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards 2025
March 24, 2025
New York, NY

Recognizing innovation in the legal technology sector for working on precedent-setting, game-changing projects and initiatives.


Learn More
Go to Events Go to Webcasts
BANKRUPTCY AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ATTORNEY Philadelphia, PA or Wilmington, DE (2-5 years experience)

McCarter & English, LLP, a well established and growing law firm, is actively seeking a talented and driven associate having 2-5 years o...


Apply Now ›
Personal Injury Attorney

Gill & Chamas, LLC seeks a Personal Injury attorney to work in their Woodbridge, NJ office. Candidate must possess the following: ...


Apply Now ›
Finance/Corporate Trust Attorney - CT or Remote

We are seeking an attorney with a minimum of four years of experience in transactional work to join our well-established, nationally renowne...


Apply Now ›
Go to Lawjobs