News mentions - Scott L Coffee
18 mentions on record from public news sources.
Execution requests for two Nevada death row inmates delayed
“…Sherman and Floyd, did not respond to a request for comment Wednesday. Scott Coffee, a retired public defender with extensive experience litigating death penalty…”
reviewjournal.com - Jul 16, 2026 - read article
DA to seek death warrants for 3 Nevada convicted killers
“…more crimes or supporting victims and victim services,” he said. Scott Coffee, a defense attorney who has done extensive work on death penalty cases, said…”
reviewjournal.com - Apr 15, 2026 - read article
Source: Controversial Las Vegas judge nominated self for grand jury before suspension
“…“I think the decision was wrong and the punishment was excessive.” Scott Coffee, a former public defender, said he didn’t have a problem with Ballou…”
reviewjournal.com - Sep 24, 2025 - read article
Las Vegas courtroom push leads to conviction of ‘aggressive’ defense attorney
“…normally this sort of thing would not be prosecuted,” said attorney Scott Coffee, who represents MacArthur. “I’m aware of a number of incidents…”
reviewjournal.com - Aug 29, 2025 - read article
Suspect accused in fatal Las Vegas shooting says he saw man after alleged killing
“…but cannot concede to any charge without the client’s approval, said Scott Coffee, a former public defender who has represented high-profile defendants with…”
reviewjournal.com - Aug 14, 2025 - read article
State of Nevada will pay inmate nearly $1 million to settle lawsuits over prison medical care
“…to medication was also an issue voiced by former Chief Deputy Public Defender Scott Coffee. I spoke with him after Yoni Barrios was convicted of stabbing multiple…”
ktnv.com - Jul 9, 2025 - read article
With long delays for competency treatment in Nevada, could a new ruling mean cases get dismissed?
“…#8220;limited authority” once charges are dismissed, Cross said. Attorney Scott Coffee, a former public defender who has represented high-profile defendants with…”
reviewjournal.com - Jun 28, 2025 - read article
Metro wants to intervene in Rudin lawsuit, suggests AG wouldn’t represent interests
“…criticism and it’s a shame they’re that afraid,” he said. Scott Coffee, another experienced defense lawyer, questioned how Metro would have the…”
reviewjournal.com - Jun 22, 2025 - read article
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing 2 people, injuring 6 in stabbing attack on Las Vegas Strip
“…Victims of mass stabbing unsure how to move forward Barrios' attorney, Scott Coffee, said the attack was fueled by an untreated mental illness. He says Barrios…”
ktnv.com - Apr 22, 2025 - read article
Man pleads guilty to murder, terrorism charges related to 2022 Strip stabbing
“…their injuries while the other six victims have since recovered. I spoke with Scott Coffee, who is Barrios' attorney. He said the attack was fueled by an untreated…”
ktnv.com - Jan 31, 2025 - read article
Man accused of stabbing eight people on the Las Vegas Strip in 2022 pleads not guilty
“…attempted murder, battery, and acts of terrorism. Barrios' public defender Scott Coffee asked the court for a status check in several weeks. He said he is retiring…”
ktnv.com - Jan 9, 2025 - read article
Friends of maintenance worker killed in triple murder want justice; suspect calls victims 'problematic'
“…for life without parole but he didn’t accept. McDonald’s public defender Scott Coffee said he’s in the process of gathering McDonald’s past medical records which…”
ktnv.com - Jan 31, 2024 - read article
Defendant in Tupac Shakur killing loses defense lawyer ahead of arraignment on murder charge
“…declare him indigent and name an attorney to defend him at public expense. Scott Coffee, a deputy Clark County public defender, said attorneys there were reviewing…”
ktnv.com - Nov 2, 2023 - read article
Murder trial set for woman accused of driving into Vegas Strip pedestrians
“…declined outside court to comment about the case but said she and attorney Scott Coffee are still handling Morton’s defense. Morton, now 32, has been prosecuted as…”
ktnv.com - Jun 8, 2023 - read article
Suspect in mass stabbing on Las Vegas Strip to remain being held with no bail
“…on Tuesday that Barrios would remain being held without bail. Attorney Scott Coffee, the public defender assigned to Barrios’ case, also told the judge he has…”
ktnv.com - Oct 11, 2022 - read article
Nevada grand jury may hear boy's body found in freezer case
“…and hid the body in a garage freezer. Brandon Toseland's defense attorney, Scott Coffee, told reporters Monday that he wants to review evidence and hear how the boy…”
ktnv.com - Mar 2, 2022 - read article
Jan. 9 hearing set in fatal I-15 shooting case
“…15 near the Las Vegas Strip. Kenneth McDonald's appointed lawyer, Scott Coffee, said Monday he's investigating whether his client was mentally ill at the…”
ktnv.com - Oct 24, 2016 - read article
Driver in Vegas crash had pot in her system
“…state limit. Holloway's court-appointed defense attorneys, Joseph Abood and Scott Coffee, said the amounts don't prove that her driving was affected. "If those levels…”
ktnv.com - Dec 30, 2015 - read article