Matt Wayman
December 20, 2024 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Defense attorney Matt Wayman argued Friday morning in Adams County Circuit Court that Victor Weems, who had agreed to plead guilty to first-degree murder with a 30-year sentencing cap, was unlikely to re-offend and a “man committed to change, deeply remorseful for his mistakes.” Adams County State’s Attorney Todd Eyler had a much…
Read Full Article October 23, 2024 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — The trial for a Quincy man facing a charge of first-degree murder remains on the December jury docket. Victor A. Weems III, 20, appeared Tuesday morning for a status hearing in Adams County Circuit Court before Circuit Judge Tad Brenner. He was represented by Matt Wayman with the Hammer Law Firm in St. Louis.…
Read Full Article September 3, 2024 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Trial dates for a Quincy man facing first-degree murder and home invasion charges were set Tuesday morning. Victor A. Weems III, 20, appeared twice in Adams County Circuit Court before Judge Tad Brenner. Matt Wayman with the Hammer Law Firm in St. Louis represented Weems first on the first-degree murder charge. Public Defender John Citro…
Read Full Article May 28, 2024 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — A plea deal for a Quincy man facing first-degree murder charges may be imminent. Victor A. Weems III, 20, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday morning before Judge Tad Brenner. Matt Wayman with the Hammer Law Firm in St. Louis was there to represent Weems on the first-degree murder charge. Chief Public Defender…
Read Full Article January 30, 2024 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — A Quincy man facing first-degree murder charges pled not guilty Tuesday morning. Victor Weems, 20, was arraigned in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday morning before Judge Tad Brenner. Matt Wayman with the Hammer Law Firm in St. Louis was there to represent Weems on the first-degree murder charge. When Brenner asked if he would…
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