FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 11, 2008

Gulf man convicted of attempted murder and aggravated battery

State Attorney Steve Meadows announces the conviction, in Gulf County Circuit Court, of Bennie Robledo, on two counts of Attempted 2d Degree Murder and two counts of Aggravated Battery.

A three males, three females jury deliberated about one hour before finding Robledo, WM, DOB: 2-3-1938, of Jo Anne Lane, Tallahassee, guilty in the October 13, 2006, stabbings of Charles Williams and his then 13-year old grandson, Michael Arthur, near the Highland View Bridge. The defendant, who was accompanied by his brother under the bridge, claimed self-defense.

Sentencing is set for February 7, at 9:00 a.m., EST. Each count is a second-degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison.