24-year-old Javone Duncan has been sentenced to spend the next 15 years in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter. According to court records, Duncan was convicted as a result of an incident stemming back to March 2022 that was fatal for a 17-year-old girl.

Evidence presented during the trial showed that Duncan and the young victim, Raelynn Cameron, were talking at around 10:55 P.M. at 790 Elderts Lane. Duncan reportedly made a romantic advance towards the victim and was rejected.

That’s when Duncan reportedly shot the victim in the chest once. He then fled away on foot without attempting to assist the victim or call for help.

Later that night, Duncan was arrested and charged with second-degree manslaughter and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. After investigating what happened, police learned that witnesses had seen Duncan displaying similar reckless behavior earlier in the evening. According to reports, the suspect was at a party with the witnesses. He was talking to a different young woman, though the topic of discussion is unknown. Witnesses saw the suspect pull a gun on the woman. He then proceeded to intimidate her by turning the safety on and off. The witnesses say they tried to warn Duncan that his behavior was reckless, but he clearly did not take heed to his friend’s warnings.

Throughout the trial, enough evidence was produced to produce a conviction. Supreme Court Justice Heidi Cesare has sentenced Duncan to 15 years in prison.

How to Defend Yourself if You’re Accused of Firearm-Related Crimes

When you’re accused of a firearm-related crime in Brooklyn or a nearby area, then it’s a good idea to quickly secure a criminal defense lawyer. The right attorney will help you unpack your specific charges and make sure you understand the potential penalties you’re facing.

Criminal possession of a firearm in New York is a felony offense that can result in a sentence of up to four years in prison. If you’re unlawfully carrying a firearm that’s loaded, then you’ll automatically get hit with a mandatory minimum sentence of at least 3 and ½ years in prison. You can get up to 15 years in prison for this type of crime, even if you never intended to use the weapon.

If you utilize your firearm to commit another crime, then your charges will inevitably become much more serious and come with more substantial penalties regardless of the crime you committed. If you discharged the weapon and it caused a bodily injury to someone else, then you’ll also face more serious repercussions regardless of what your other charges consist of.

When a shooting is fatal, you definitely need to secure an attorney. Murder is the most serious criminal charge you could face, and it comes with the most severe penalties.

There are ways to defend yourself against criminal allegations, and our team of attorneys is prepared to help you explore all of them. Schedule a call with our team now to get started on your defense strategy.