He was indicted in 2011 on misdemeanor charges of domestic abuse battery and public intoxication. ", "The falsehoods within this appeal make only one thing clear: That Cardell Hayes has yet to accept the consequences of his rash decision to open fire on an innocent couple," the emailed statement said. The Louisiana Supreme Court this week denied an appeal from Cardell Hayes, the man who is serving a 25-year sentence for shooting and killing former Saints player Will Smith. The email said Burnside had heard two guns at the time Smith was shot. Cardell Hayes, 29, was found guilty on Sunday night by a Louisiana jury after a week-long trial. Cardell Hayes filed a motion Monday seeking a new trial in the 2016 gun death of retired Saints defensive captain Will Smith. Cardell Hayes, the tow-truck driver sentenced to 25 years in prison last month for killing former Saints player Will Smith and wounding his wife, has begun the process to appeal his conviction. Hayes now faces a possible sentence of up to 40 years in … The U.S. Supreme Court vacated on Monday a manslaughter conviction for Cardell Hayes in connection to the shooting of former New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Will … App. The manslaughter conviction for Cardell Hayes, who shot former Saints star Will Smith to death in 2016, has been tossed by the U.S. Supreme Court due to the split decision. Supporters of Cardell Hayes stand outside a New Orleans courthouse during his 2016 trial in the killing of former Saint Will Smith. His death in a dispute over traffic was shocking, even for a city with a high rate of homicides. "The state elicited pages of testimony from Deuce McAllister detailing the good moral qualities of the victim, the tremendous impact on the victim's family, and the impact on the New Orleans Saints franchise," he wrote. Prosecutors filed court documents with the U.S. Supreme Court indicating they agree with Cardell Hayes' defense attorneys that his conviction should be … A loaded .9-mm semi-automatic handgun was found loaded but unused on the front seat of Smith's car. Man convicted in Will Smith death files appeal, Wheeler ex-girlfriend addresses alleged assault, Rootes resigns as Texans' overhaul continues, WFT re-signs QB Heinicke after strong finish, Chiefs' Britt Reid put on leave amid crash probe, Yahoo national NFL writer Terez Paylor, 37, dies, Seahawks' Wilson sounds off on hits he's taking, Would New York Jets regret a Sam Darnold trade? District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro said in a statement Friday that prosecutors had proved Hayes' guilt and that Buras managed "this difficult trial fairly and impeccably. He helped carry the team to a winning season in 2006 and a Super Bowl victory four years later. The United States’ Supreme Court vacated the manslaughter conviction of Cardell Hayes in the 2016 killing of New Orleans Saint defensive lineman Will Smith. Lafayette Parish prosecutors dropped the charges in 2012 after Smith completed community service and participated in counseling. In his filing Thursday, Barker said a new witness, Michael Burnside, emailed him the last day of the trial, when he was not checking email because he was "preoccupied with closing arguments and jury deliberations." Prosecutors on Friday rejected the arguments as "falsehoods.". He said that "went beyond the proper scope of examination," causing prejudice against Hayes and violating his right to a fair trial. Appeal attorney Eric Santana filed a request Wednesday asking for a new trial for Cardell Hayes based on the 6-3 decision handed down Monday, news outlets reported. But Hayes' attorney Paul Barker wrote in an appeal filed Thursday that the judge who tried Hayes should have granted a new trial because a witness who contacted Barker the day after Hayes' conviction said he had heard two guns at the time of the shooting, buttressing Hayes' claim that he had fired in self-defense. Cardell Hayes, a defendant convicted in Louisiana for manslaughter and attempted manslaughter and sentenced to 25 years and 15 years, respectively, to run concurrent. Killer of Saints star Will Smith 'ecstatic' that prosecutors agree he deserves new trial. Hayes received a 25 … Just two days after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that non-unanimous jury verdicts violated the Constitution, attorneys for Hayes were filing his motion. Barker's appeal Thursday also contended the trial judge, Camille Buras, should have allowed testimony about Smith's 2010 arrest on a domestic abuse charge. Cardell A. Hayes, Petitioner v. Louisiana: Docketed: July 21, 2020: Lower Ct: Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Fourth Circuit: Case Numbers: (2017-KA-0789) Decision Date: March 27, 2019: Rehearing Denied: Discretionary Court Decision Date: March 9, 2020: Date: Proceedings and Orders: May 26 2020 : Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. Barker's appeal Thursday also contended the trial judge, Camille Buras, should have allowed testimony about Smith's 2010 arrest on a domestic abuse charge. Man convicted in Will Smith death files appeal, Wheeler ex-girlfriend addresses alleged assault, Rootes resigns as Texans' overhaul continues, WFT re-signs QB Heinicke after strong finish, Chiefs' Britt Reid put on leave amid crash probe, Yahoo national NFL writer Terez Paylor, 37, dies, Seahawks' Wilson sounds off on hits he's taking, Would New York Jets regret a Sam Darnold trade? No one else testified Smith ever held a gun. In his filing Thursday, Barker said a new witness, Michael Burnside, emailed him the last day of the trial, when he was not checking email because he was "preoccupied with closing arguments and jury deliberations." Cardell Hayes was convicted of manslaughter in December 2016 in Smith's death and of attempted manslaughter because Smith's wife, Raquel, was shot in both legs during the encounter in April of that year. He said that "went beyond the proper scope of examination," causing prejudice against Hayes and violating his right to a fair trial. Stay on current site or go to US version. Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the decision. He helped carry the team to a winning season in 2006 and a Super Bowl victory four years later. No one else testified Smith ever held a gun. An appeal attorney has filed a request asking for a new trial for Cardell Hayes, who was convicted of killing former Saints star Will Smith, based on a 6-3 split verdict. Hayes followed Smith and shot him in the subsequent altercation. "Mr. Burnside states that the first "boom" of the larger caliber weapon overlapped the last "bap" of the smaller caliber weapon," Barker wrote. That would have shown he could be violent when drunk, Barker wrote. Reached the next day, Burnside said he had heard four "baps" consistent with a small-caliber gun before a "boom" consistent with a larger-caliber weapon like Hayes'. U.S. Supreme Court tosses out conviction of Will Smith’s killer, Cardell Hayes 4 weeks ago Louisiana Daily News It will be up to Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams whether to pursue a new case against Hayes. NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Cardell Hayes, who was convicted of killing former Saints player Will Smith, will get a new trial, according to new filings with the Supreme Court. Barker also said the judge didn't let trial lawyer John Fuller question retired Saints running back Deuce McAllister, the first prosecution witness, about Smith's "arrest for abusing Raquel Smith while out at a bar in Lafayette.". Some experts say yes, Patriots take pride in being last repeat Super Bowl champ, Will Green, Atkins be latest to go in Bengals' 'changing of the guard? His car hit Hayes’ car and the Saint drove off. His death in a dispute over traffic was shocking, even for a city with a high rate of homicides. Lawyers are appealing a 25-year sentence for Cardell Hayes, the man convicted of killing retired New Orleans Saints star Will Smith. The email said Burnside had heard two guns at the time Smith was shot. Cardell Hayes filed a motion Monday seeking a new trial in the 2016 gun death of retired Saints defensive captain Will Smith. Jurors split 10-2 when they found Hayes guilty in 2017 of manslaughter and attempted manslaughter in a shooting that also injured Smith’s wife, Raquel Smith, after a traffic accident a year earlier. "Mr. Burnside states that the first "boom" of the larger caliber weapon overlapped the last "bap" of the smaller caliber weapon," Barker wrote. In a ruling Wednesday, March 27, 2019, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Cardell Hayes in the April 2016 killing of Will Smith. NEW ORLEANS -- A man convicted in the shooting death of retired New Orleans Saints star Will Smith has appealed the conviction and 25-year-sentence arising from a confrontation after a 2016 traffic collision. You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. McAlister had testified about Smith's good character, opening the way to rebuttal testimony which the judge didn't allow, Barker wrote. In 2016, Cardell Hayes was convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of retired New Orleans Saints defensive leader Will Smith. ', 49ers have almost 40 free agents, including Williams, Sherman, Mahomes injury FAQ: What to know about the Chiefs' QB's turf toe, Former Lions Calvin Johnson, Rob Sims believe in the science, potential of cannabis industry, Browns players always will remember the gleam in Marty Schottenheimer's eyes, Welcome to the NFL offseason: 15 priorities the league needs to figure out, Way-too-early NFL Power Rankings: A 1-32 poll on how we see next season, After a strange season, Tom Brady winning a Super Bowl finally felt familiar. "The state elicited pages of testimony from Deuce McAllister detailing the good moral qualities of the victim, the tremendous impact on the victim's family, and the impact on the New Orleans Saints franchise," he wrote. It added that Hayes' latest arguments make clear he "has yet to begin the rehabilitation necessary to one day return as a responsible and law-abiding member of our community.". Cardell Hayes insisted at trial that he fired after a drunk, angry Saints star Will Smith retrieved a gun from his car and fired first, but he was convicted in a 10-2 decision. That would have shown he could be violent when drunk, Barker wrote. McAlister had testified about Smith's good character, opening the way to rebuttal testimony which the judge didn't allow, Barker wrote. Hayes' lawyers had argued at trial that he only fired because the retired NFL player was drunk and violent and had grabbed a gun following their collision. Smith was shot to death after an automobile incident. It added that Hayes' latest arguments make clear he "has yet to begin the rehabilitation necessary to one day return as a responsible and law-abiding member of our community.". Appeal attorney Eric Santana filed a request Wednesday asking for a new trial for Cardell Hayes based on the 6-3 decision handed down Monday, news outlets reported. Barker also wrote in the filing that other errors included allowing victim impact testimony before the trial's sentencing phase, and by "suggestively" re-reading jury instructions. Smith was arrested outside a bar, accused of pulling his wife down the street by her hair. Prosecutors on Friday rejected the arguments as "falsehoods.". In a ruling Wednesday, March 27, 2019, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Cardell Hayes in the April 2016 killing of Will Smith. New Orleans Police Department / Reuters file Hayes, a … The suspect, Cardell Hayes, 28, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, the New Orleans Police Department said in a Twitter message. Cardell Hayes was convicted of manslaughter in December 2016 in Smith's death and of attempted manslaughter because Smith's wife, Raquel, was shot in both legs during the encounter in April of that year. (AP) She was laying down on a wooden bench, at the end of a grand, marble hallway inside the Orleans Parish Courthouse. What may have led to … Hayes' lawyers had argued at trial that he only fired because the retired NFL player was drunk and violent and had grabbed a gun following their collision. 4 Cir. CORPORATE DISCLOSURE The State of Louisiana is a body politic. NEW ORLEANS -- A man convicted in the shooting death of retired New Orleans Saints star Will Smith has appealed the conviction and 25-year-sentence arising from a confrontation after a 2016 traffic collision. Lafayette Parish prosecutors dropped the charges in 2012 after Smith completed community service and participated in counseling. A jury found Cardell Hayes guilty of manslaughter in the shooting and death of former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith. The U.S. Supreme Court vacated his conviction Monday, as it has with several other Louisiana cases where juries split either 11-1 or 10-2 to convict … Cardell Hayes filed a motion Monday seeking a new trial in the 2016 gun death of retired Saints defensive captain Will Smith. He was indicted in 2011 on misdemeanor charges of domestic abuse battery and public intoxication. ', 49ers have almost 40 free agents, including Williams, Sherman, Mahomes injury FAQ: What to know about the Chiefs' QB's turf toe, Former Lions Calvin Johnson, Rob Sims believe in the science, potential of cannabis industry, Browns players always will remember the gleam in Marty Schottenheimer's eyes, Welcome to the NFL offseason: 15 priorities the league needs to figure out, Way-too-early NFL Power Rankings: A 1-32 poll on how we see next season, After a strange season, Tom Brady winning a Super Bowl finally felt familiar. Barker also said the judge didn't let trial lawyer John Fuller question retired Saints running back Deuce McAllister, the first prosecution witness, about Smith's "arrest for abusing Raquel Smith while out at a bar in Lafayette.". The attorney for Cardell Hayes has confirmed that he has filed a motion for an appeal on behalf of his client.Attorney Paul Barker said the motion … Cardell Hayes is seen in a booking photo released by the New Orleans Police Department, in New Orleans on on April 10, 2016. District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro said in a statement Friday that prosecutors had proved Hayes' guilt and that Buras managed "this difficult trial fairly and impeccably. Smith was arrested outside a bar, accused of pulling his wife down the street by her hair. Cardell Hayes case will add to stack of decisions facing next New Orleans DA . That backs up Hayes' testimony that Smith fired at him first, he said. Some experts say yes, Patriots take pride in being last repeat Super Bowl champ, Will Green, Atkins be latest to go in Bengals' 'changing of the guard? Smith, a 34-year-old father of three, was a defensive leader on the Saints team that lifted spirits in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. Reached the next day, Burnside said he had heard four "baps" consistent with a small-caliber gun before a "boom" consistent with a larger-caliber weapon like Hayes'. The manslaughter conviction of Cardell Hayes was upheld by a state appeals court on Wednesday (March 27) in connection to the April 2016 fatal … That backs up Hayes' testimony that Smith fired at him first, he said. LIST OF RELATED CASES State v. Hayes, 2017-0789 (La. A loaded .9-mm semi-automatic handgun was found loaded but unused on the front seat of Smith's car. Cardell Hayes, man convicted in Will Smith death, files appeal Smith, a 34-year-old father of three, was a defensive leader on the Saints team that lifted spirits in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. The Orleans Parish District ’ Office is a subdivision of the state of Louisiana. 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