13WHAM Weather Authority Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Watch expires at 9:00 PM on 5/21, issued at 1:39 PM Adams Basin, NY | Albion, NY | Alexander, NY | Alton, NY

Prison Sentence Stayed For Woman Who Assaulted Walmart Cashier

Set Text Size SmallSet Text Size MediumSet Text Size LargeSet Text Size X-Large
Share
Updated: 11/30/2012 3:54 pm
Batavia, N.Y.-  A Batavia woman convicted of punching a 70-year-old Walmart cashier last Christmas Eve could be out on bail soon.

Jacquetta Simmons was sentenced earlier this month to six years in prison for assaulting Grace Suozzi.

Her attorneys argue her sentence was overly harsh.

On Friday, New York State Supreme Court Justice in the Appellate division, Rose Sconiers issued a stay of Simmons’ prison term, pending an appeal of her sentence.

Simmons can be released from prison on either $50,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.

Her attorneys have until May to present their case.
 

 

Share
State News
Former IRS Chief: Can't Say How Targeting Happened
Washington (AP) – The former chief of the Internal Revenue Service is telling Congress he doesn't know why his agency targeted tea party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.
Inergize Digital This site is hosted and managed by Inergize Digital.
Mobile advertising for this site is available on Local Ad Buy.