Duane "Keefe D" Davis' Tupac murder conviction appeal has officially been accepted by the Nevada Supreme Court. The appeal was first filed by Davis' late attorney, Michael Sanft, on October 30. If you remember, Sanft passed away last week. This means Keefe D no longer has representation.
The appeal was accepted and filed on November 9, and there are already some key deadlines that Keefe D must meet, according to XXL. For instance, he has two weeks to submit a transcript request form. Furthermore, he only has three weeks for a docketing statement, and four whole months to deliver an opening brief.
These are tight deadlines, especially when you consider how Keefe D has to scramble to find a new attorney. The 63-year-old has been adamant about wanting to overturn his conviction, and made it a point of contention following his guilty verdict. If you remember, he told the court that he wanted his "stuff" back, and that an appeal was coming as quickly as possible.
How Long Is Keefe D's Prison Sentence?
Keefe D was originally sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. The first-degree murder charge comes with 20 years to life, and the deadly weapon element adds another 20 years to life. The judge awarded these sentences consecutively as opposed to concurrently, which gives you the 40-to-life number.
Davis is accused of orchestrating Tupac's death alongside his nephew Orlando Anderson. Anderson, who has since passed away, has been named as the alleged gunman. Meanwhile, it was argued in court that Keefe D supplied Anderson with the weapon that ultimately killed the legendary rapper.
Interviews and books written by Keefe D were used as evidence. Davis tried to get these exhibits out of court, although he failed. This evidence will certainly be the crux of his appeal argument. Whether or not the appeal turns out to be a success still very much remains to be seen.
