17 Year-Old Takes Plea Deal for 18 Years in Deadly Shooting of Elderly Man

Added: 2026-05-18

[00:00:00]people versus Jarian Weaver. Are you Jinarian Weaver, sir?

[00:00:03]>> Yes, sir.

[00:00:04]>> Mr. Weaver appears before the court with his attorney, Miss Marabel. Mr. Roberts is here in the state of Michigan. This is the date and time schedule for a final settlement conference. Do we have an agreement here? Mr. Uh we do your honor just looking at the notes. Um I think Mr. Maybell has the details of the agreement. Okay.

[00:01:01]>> Okay. We do have in this particular case shot if you remember we did a cop. So, um, your honor did, um, say that he wouldn't do over the, um, 18 years. He look at each individual individually with their background and, um, their participation and will give appropriate sentencing.

[00:01:27]>> Okay? So, not to exceed 18 years.

[00:01:29]>> Not to exceed 18 years.

[00:01:30]>> Okay?

[00:01:31]>> And in this particular case, we're doing a no contest. We're doing a no contest for civil liability. Okay.

[00:01:37]>> And also for um lack of knowledge um lack of >> memory >> memory. Obviously, this would be pleaded to second degree.

[00:01:47]>> Yes.

[00:01:47]>> Y Okay.

[00:01:52]>> No contest.

[00:01:54]>> All right. Mr. Weaver, could you could you please stand and raise your right hand the best you can to be sworn this matter not pay you swear or affirm the testimony you're about to give to the truth the whole truth and nothing but the true self you got put your hand down and grab a seat. Uh Mr. Weaver, did you hear the agreement that's been placed on the record by the two attorneys?

[00:02:13]>> Yes, sir.

[00:02:14]>> Is that your understanding of any agreement?

[00:02:16]>> Yes, sir.

[00:02:17]>> You have any questions at all at this point?

[00:02:19]>> No, sir.

[00:02:20]>> Mr. Robertson, we know the guidelines are on this second.

[00:02:40]Mr. Hoopar I'm not seeing his notes in regards to what guidelines are.

[00:02:47]>> I think the anticipation is that 18 months is 18 years is near the bottom of those guidelines though.

[00:02:55]will be appro >> I have them at starting at 224.

[00:03:05]>> Okay.

[00:03:05]>> But yeah.

[00:03:07]>> Okay.

[00:03:09]>> So that would be the 224 to >> I can I can tell you what word that is.

[00:03:19]>> Second.

[00:03:23]He's ahead. He's not a [ __ ] >> He He has no prior criminal record whatsoever.

[00:03:36]>> No, no, no, no. Because we have open.

[00:03:46]>> If it's the 224 grid, it's going to be the 225 grid. It's 225 to uh 375.

[00:03:58]>> 225 to 375.

[00:04:01]>> And that's your understanding as well, Miss Marbo?

[00:04:04]>> Yes. That's on the second degree murder agree. Correct.

[00:04:06]>> Yeah.

[00:04:07]>> Yes.

[00:04:09]>> All right. Um Mr. Roberts, could you please read the information? The information would read the honor about June 2nd of 2025 in the city of Moskegan County Moss state of Michigan that Jarian Weieber did murder Robert William Ritter contrary to mission law. This charges known as secondderee murder that is a fel felony punishable to life DNA to be taken upon arrest. Now two alleges on about that same date location Weaver did carry a dangerous weapon to a pistol concealed or otherwise unabout person or otherwise in a vehicle operated by the defendant toward a Dodge Durango contrary to Michigan law charged known as carrying a concealed weapon. A felony punishable up to 5 years under $2,500 fine carries mandatory forfeite of a weapon or device.

[00:04:55]>> How do you play on that miss?

[00:04:57]>> Hold on.

[00:04:58]>> Can I have a side real quick?

[00:05:09]Go over >> that seems about right.

[00:05:27]Right.

[00:05:54]>> No, I'm saying All right. Well, why don't we take a second?

[00:06:26]We're dismissing count two for the CCW.

[00:06:28]So the will be just a second order that will revise the guidelines down to that takes the guidelines down to 180 to 300. So 18 that that makes sense. I don't recall causing that under guidelines.

[00:06:49]Mr. >> go down.

[00:06:58]Yeah.

[00:07:00]>> So you have that as would you say 184?

[00:07:04]>> Yeah, I believe it's 180 to 300 is the guidance.

[00:07:07]>> All right, we're back on 25 426 FC people versus gener uh sounds like Mr. Roberts because count two is being dismissed the guidelines the anticipated guidelines are actually 182300 >> correct? Is that your understanding, Mville?

[00:07:26]>> Yes. Yes, ma'am.

[00:07:27]>> And the court's commitment is not to exceed the minimum term of incarceration is 18 years in the department of corrections. Is that your understanding, Mr. Robert?

[00:07:35]>> That is >> and Mr. Mar.

[00:07:37]>> Yes, that's understand.

[00:07:38]>> Now, Mr. Weaver, just want to make sure you understand everything. Okay. So, again, the sentencing commitment from the court is that your minimum term of incarceration would not exceed 18 years.

[00:07:50]Do you understand that?

[00:07:53]>> Okay. You sure? Okay. Now, do you know what a minimum and a maximum in the Department of Corrections is? Do you understand that?

[00:08:01]>> Yeah. So, you Okay. So, let me just tell you. So, the court has to set a minimum term of incarceration and then a maximum term. They call that your tail sometimes. Okay. So, the court is committing that that bottom number can't exceed 18 years. Okay? So, that's when you would be first eligible for parole in the Department of Corrections. You understand?

[00:08:22]You have to speak up for me. I can't.

[00:08:24]>> Yes. Okay. Now, the court also has to set a maximum. Could be life for any term of years. Okay. So, conceivably after the 18, if they chose not to parole you, then they could just keep what they call flopping you, extending your time. Now, that depends on you and your behavior and misconduct tickets and the classes you take, those kind of things. Okay? Um, but at the top number, they can't hold you for any longer than that top number. You understand?

[00:08:54]>> Is that Yes.

[00:08:55]>> Yes, sir.

[00:08:55]>> Okay. All right. Any questions about that?

[00:08:58]>> Now, I told Miss Marbell and I told Mr. Roberts and Mr. Hooper, who was also there. Uh, I'm willing to keep an open mind about you and your circumstances.

[00:09:08]Um, all those things. Okay? So, it's a cap, but I always tell people, look, that's the maximum and worst case scenario, that's what you're going to get. You understand?

[00:09:19]>> Any questions at all?

[00:09:22]>> All right, good enough. Mr. Roberts, could you read that information, please?

[00:09:25]>> Uh, I thought I did one structure.

[00:09:29]>> Oh, you did. Okay. I'm sorry.

[00:09:32]Yeah, we were in the middle. I'm sorry.

[00:09:34]Um, all right. So, um, uh, Mr. Weaver, did you prosecutor read that information?

[00:09:41]>> Yes, sir.

[00:09:42]>> Do you understand the name and the possible penalties?

[00:09:45]>> Yes, sir.

[00:09:46]>> Right. The uh charge you'd be pleading no contest to in count one would be seconddegree homicide. That's a felony.

[00:09:54]It's punishable by up to life for any term years.

[00:09:58]Uh there is no mandatory minimum sentence. You must serve. You understand?

[00:10:02]>> Yes, sir. Now, the court has made a sentencing commitment, as I just explained, of your minimum term in the Michigan Department of Corrections of 18 uh years. That is a preliminary, excuse me, that is based on a preliminary estimate of sentencing guidelines being 180 months to 300 months. If the final sentencing guidelines range determined by the court were to differ, you would have a right to withdraw your plea. Do you understand?

[00:10:26]>> Yes, sir.

[00:10:27]>> Now, as of this charge, you have one of four plea choices. First, you plead guilty. You complete not guilty. You can stand you nor you complete no contest.

[00:10:34]Do you understand those four, please?

[00:10:35]>> Yes, sir.

[00:10:36]>> At sentencing, both you and your attorney will be given a reasonable opportunity to read a pre-sentence report to make additions, corrections, or comments, and the court will pronounce your sentence. What's your plea to count one seconddegree homicide?

[00:10:49]>> No contact.

[00:10:50]>> Has anyone promised you anything beyond what we've talked about here today to get you to plead no contest?

[00:10:55]>> No, sir.

[00:10:55]>> Anybody threaten you to plead no contest?

[00:10:58]>> Pleading no contest of your own free choice? Yes, sir.

[00:11:01]>> All right. Your plea gives up all those rights listed on the advice of rights form that you signed. You understand the rights you're giving up?

[00:11:07]>> Yes, sir.

[00:11:07]>> Do you agree to give up those rights?

[00:11:09]>> Okay, sir.

[00:11:10]>> Your plea gives up any claim that it was resolved at a seeker promise or a threat that was not disclosed at the court of this plea proceding. It also gives up the right to claim later that it was not your own choice. Then of the plea, your plea changes your appellet rights from having the right to appeal to having leave or permission to appeal to the court of appeals. You understand?

[00:11:27]>> Yes, sir.

[00:11:27]>> Right. to the attorneys or either one of you where we were promises threats or nuclear plea of the laws are disclosed in the record. Mr. Roberts >> and Mville, >> none, your honor.

[00:11:36]>> Um, Miss Marbel, I think you said the reason for the no contest is civil liability as well as lack of memory. Is that correct?

[00:11:42]>> Yes. Civil liability and lack of memory.

[00:11:44]>> All right. My understanding is the parties are agreeing that the court will review uh two affidavit or arrest warrants, excuse me, an affidavit for arrest warrant which is two pages uh for this case to establish the factual basis as well as resolving the sentencing guidelines. Is that correct, Mr. Roberts?

[00:12:01]>> Yes.

[00:12:01]>> Yes.

[00:12:02]>> And Miss Marino?

[00:12:03]>> Yes, >> okay. All right. Court will review that now.

[00:13:05]There you go.

[00:13:23]Right.

[00:13:30]The court has read the affidavit. Uh the document establishes the defendant is guilty of the crime to which you plead no contest to hear your debate. It also establishes the crime occurred in Moskegan County. The court finds the plea to be knowing, understanding, voluntary, and accurate. Therefore, the court accepts the plea. The court will mark the affidavit as a court's exhibit one that for file for the attorneys.

[00:13:48]Does the court compile with MCR 6.32? Do you regret the taken please? Mr. Ms. >> Go ahead.

[00:13:53]>> And Miss Mayor.

[00:13:54]>> Yes. Yiana.

[00:13:55]>> All right. Uh, the court will refer the matter of state probation for preparation of present support scheduled sentencing for June 8th.

[00:14:03]>> June 8th. All right. June 8th, 2026 at uh 9:00 a.m.

[00:14:08]>> Yeah. Can I have the June um 15th date?

[00:14:12]It's Kelly Day. Um, >> it's a week later.

[00:14:22]Good.

[00:14:24]>> Okay. Yeah, you got it. June 15th, uh, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

[00:14:28]>> Okay. Thank you. Part of our vote on we're ajourned.

[00:14:48]Thanks.

[00:15:01]>> All right.

[00:15:06]He's in the back.

[00:15:17]>> Hey, I want to tell you.

[00:15:24]No, no, no.

[00:15:30]You want you can