Lawson files notice of appeal

Documentation related to Steven Lawson’s appeal of his conviction in the Crystal Rogers investigation was filed in Nelson Circuit Court Tuesday.

Attorneys for Lawson submitted a notice of appeal to the Kentucky Court of Appeals from the final judgement and sentence of imprisonment entered on August 7. Lawson was found guilty of Class B Felony Conspiracy to Commit Murder and Class D Felony Tampering with Physical Evidence on May 30 and sentenced to 17 years in prison on August 6.

The attorneys also submitted a motion to proceed in forma pauperis, which requests Lawson continue to be represented by a public defender without further proof he needs one as he was previously found to need one in his criminal case. The motion notes Lawson’s financial situation remains unchanged as he has been imprisoned since sentencing.

A designation of record for Lawson’s appeal was also submitted, which designates the entire record of his court proceedings as the record of the appeal. This includes arraignment, bond review, and pre-trial hearings, the four-day jury trial, and the sentencing hearing.

Lawson is currently incarcerated at the LaRue County Detention Center.